Rapid growth observed in Belarus's residential construction sector.
In the first eight months of 2025, Belarus has witnessed a significant increase in residential construction. A total of over 2.31 million square meters of residential space was commissioned, marking a 7.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
The Minsk region led the way with 687.7 thousand square meters of residential space, followed closely by the Minsk region with 371.9 thousand square meters, and the Mogilev region with 253.2 thousand square meters. Other regions that showed an increase in residential construction indicators include Brest (330.3 thousand square meters), Gomel (249.2 thousand square meters), Vitebsk (185.8 thousand square meters), and Grodno (238.1 thousand square meters).
The commissioning of space for citizens on the waiting list accounted for 30.1% of the total residential space commissioned in this period. Approximately 1,500 new apartments were built in August 2025 alone, bringing the total number of new apartments built in Belarus from January-August 2025 to 24,100.
Interestingly, 39.2% of the commissioned residential space, amounting to 907.8 thousand square meters, is located in rural areas. Individual residential houses accounted for 1.26 million square meters of the total residential space commissioned.
Another 429.9 thousand square meters of total area were built with state support, accounting for 18.6% of the total. This indicates a continued focus on affordable housing and addressing the housing needs of Belarusian citizens.
However, no information about the cost or affordability of the new apartments or residential space was provided in the article. Additionally, no specific information about commercial or non-residential construction was mentioned.
Regions outside the capital that showed an increase in residential construction include cities like Lida, Slonim, and Novogrudok, where active real estate developments and transactions are reported. For citizens on the waiting list for improved housing conditions, 697.9 thousand square meters of total area were commissioned in January-August 2025.
In conclusion, Belarus has seen a substantial increase in residential construction from January-August 2025, with various regions contributing to this growth. The focus on rural areas and state support for affordable housing is evident in the data presented. However, further information on the cost and affordability of these new apartments is needed to fully understand the impact of this construction boom on the Belarusian housing market.
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