Economy

Historic low unemployment in Belarus: why it has become a major problem

Job fair. Illustrative photo: 1prob.by
Job fair. Illustrative photo: 1prob.by

The unemployment rate in Belarus has reached a new historic low – in the first quarter of 2026, it was only 2.3%. However, there's no reason to rejoice, as this indicates serious problems in the economy and a labor shortage, BEROC expert Nastassia Luzhina said on Belsat TV.