Belstat has published the latest migration data, and at first glance, it appears optimistic: more people are arriving in Belarus than leaving. However, a closer look reveals that these figures do not reflect the true scale of the population outflow. Belsat has examined the meaning behind the official data – and why a formal migration "plus" does not mean the country has stopped losing people.
Analysis
Belstat's official migration statistics: expelling our own, welcoming strangers
