Social and Economic Policy

24 September 2026

How Is the Shortfall in Grants Balanced in the State Budget?

Since gaining independence, Georgia has received significant financial assistance from Western partners and international institutions, which has contributed to the country's development.

3 July 2026

Unclear Results of the Population Census

According to the final results of the 2024 Population Census, Georgia's population stands at 3.93 million, representing an increase of 215,800 people compared to the 2014 census. Of Georgia's permanent population, 96% (3.767 million) are Georgian citizens, 3.4% (133,857) are foreign citizens, while the remaining 0.7% fall into the following categories: dual citizens (8,865), stateless persons (1,063), and citizenship not specified (19,246).

30 July 2025

To Central Asia or Russia? - Record Growth in Car Re-exports

The re-export of vehicles from Georgia is at an all-time high. In the first half of the year, light vehicles of the total value of 1.2 billion were re-exported from the country, 38% of the total exports from Georgia. The record growth of vehicles re-exported to Central Asian countries may be an indication that sanctioned goods are being imported to Russia through the Georgian corridor.

10 July 2025

The Impact of the ICT Sector on Economic Growth Indicators

In recent years, the technological sector in Georgia—IT and software—has undergone clear dynamic growth. The entry of international companies into Georgia and the strengthening of local innovative businesses create highly competitive employment opportunities. However, the figures reflecting the contribution of the sector to the growth of the GDP do not have the same impact on the wellbeing of the local population.

5 May 2025

The Impact of Visa Liberalisation on the Wellbeing of the Georgian Population

The establishment of visa-free travel to and from the EU truly was a great achievement for the country, touching equally on every aspect of its complete functioning and development - from healthcare to education, to strengthening of cultural and economic ties with the West and increasing the reputation of the country on the global political stage. Visa-free travel facilitated the increase in the number of tourists visiting the country, the development of direct flights between Georgia and the EU, the adoption of a free trade agreement (DCFTA) with EU member states, access to Western healthcare for citizens, and many other directions. All of these, in their totality, are the driving force of economic growth and the figures of which the members of the Georgian Dream are so proud today.

18 October 2024

what causes the unemployment rate to fall

The reduction in the unemployment rate in the period of 2014-2023 was primarily predicated by the growth in the number of employees in the public sector (+24%) and the decrease in the labor force (-2%). The growth of employment in the private sector (including self-employment) was only 2%.

11 October 2024

Statistics of Migration of Georgian Citizens

According to Geostat, over the past ten years (2014-2023), 815,608 Georgian citizens emigrated from the country, while the number of returning citizens was lower by 265 thousand - 550,919 Georgian citizens.

17 September 2024

Companies Founded in Georgia by Russian Citizens - Links and Registration Features

The number of Russian companies in Georgia has reached a historical peak. The increase in the number of companies founded by Russian citizens began after the start of the Russia-Ukraine war and the arrival of Russian migrants in Georgia. In many cases, large Russian companies enter the Georgian economy through offshore or intermediary companies, making it difficult to determine who exactly is behind a specific company.

27 May 2024

The Threat of U.S. Sanctions and Georgia's Economy

In response to the events developing around the “Russian Law”, on May 23 the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a comprehensive review of the bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia if the law were to be adopted

26 December 2023