Countries from Ukraine to Nepal heading to Belarus for employment opportunities: Details revealed

Belarus, a country in Eastern Europe, is experiencing a significant influx of foreign workers, but this trend is not necessarily addressing the shortage of specialists in needed professions.

According to recent data, approximately 21,000 foreign workers have arrived in Belarus as of the first half of 2025. Out of this number, 7,240 are skilled workers seeking employment in industry, construction, and similar professions. Interestingly, over 3,800 foreign workers are seeking jobs as operators, technicians, machine operators, and machine maintenance specialists. Approximately 1,895 foreign workers are unskilled workers, while 4,319 are considering jobs in service, trade, and similar fields.

The foreign workers in Belarus hail from diverse countries. While significant numbers come from neighbouring regions such as Russia, China, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine, there are also foreign workers from exotic countries like Brazil, Germany, Nepal, Senegal, France, and others. However, it's important to clarify that the claim of 150,000 Pakistanis arriving in Belarus is premature, as they are not among the top 10 labor migrants in the country.

Interestingly, nearly half of the 21,000 foreign workers who arrived in Belarus in the first 6 months of 2025 are Turkmens. The ten most frequent source countries of foreign labor migrants in Belarus in 2025 are not explicitly listed in the available search results.

The arrival of foreign workers is not the only factor contributing to the workforce in Belarus. There is an ongoing outflow of engineers, doctors, and IT specialists from Belarus, as they seek better conditions abroad. This brain drain is a concern for the country, as it exacerbates the shortage of specialists in needed professions.

Political tensions with the EU are also complicating cooperation on issues of readmission and regulation of illegal migration in Belarus. These tensions have the potential to further impact the influx and integration of foreign workers in the country.

Hiring foreigners in construction and agriculture in Belarus is a complex process, and it remains to be seen how these developments will shape the future of labor migration in the country.

According to a survey, 72% of the foreign workers came to Belarus for work, 11% are looking for work, and the rest are considering living in Belarus. As the influx of foreign workers continues, it will be interesting to observe how this demographic shift affects the social, economic, and political landscape of Belarus.