Georgian economy

Georgia predicted to have serious economic growth

Georgia predicted to have serious economic growth

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Georgia to a 7.6% for 2024, surpassing the rates of European countries and the country's regional neighbours, the Georgian Economy Ministry said. In its …

Georgia’s domestic exports consistently increase

Georgia’s domestic exports consistently increase

Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Vakhtang Tsintsadze said domestic exports had “consistently increased“ since June, with an overall 4.1% increase between January and September contributing to a “record” total volume of …

Georgia's inflation rate declines in September

Georgia's inflation rate declines in September

The monthly inflation rate in Georgia amounted to 0.3% in September, while the annual figure stood at 0.6%, the National Statistics Office said. Prices for services in education increased by 4.4% month-on-month, contributing 0.22% …

Georgian foreign trade declines - statistics

Georgian foreign trade declines - statistics

Georgia's foreign trade turnover in the first half of 2024 dropped by 1.8% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling $10.3 billion, the Georgian National Statistics Service reported. From January to June 2024, the country …

Blueberries to double Georgian farmers' income in 2024

Blueberries to double Georgian farmers' income in 2024

Georgian Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Otar Shamugia said that blueberry production and export was expected to double this year. "This year we expect a doubling of blueberry production …

Georgian economy shows stable growth

Georgian economy shows stable growth

Georgia's GDP grew 11.8% year-on-year in April 2024, the Georgian National Statistics Service reported. The average growth rate for the first four months of 2024 was determined at 9%. Manufacturing, construction, …

Poverty reaches historic lows in Georgia

Poverty reaches historic lows in Georgia

Georgia's Deputy Minister of Economy Vakhtang Tsintsadze said poverty levels had reached “historic lows” in the country. "In just one year, [the figures] decreased by 3.8%, lifting approximately …

Georgia's Anaklia port to be built by Chinese consortium

Georgia's Anaklia port to be built by Chinese consortium

Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili said China Communications Construction Company Limited would be announced as the Georgian Government’s private partner for the Anaklia port project “in the coming days”. …

Georgian FM highlights “very high” economic growth

Georgian FM highlights “very high” economic growth

Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili highlighted the “very high” economic growth in Georgia over the past four years. According to the minister, Georgia had experienced “double-digit” growth between …

Georgia's National Bank reduces refinancing rate once again

Georgia's National Bank reduces refinancing rate once again

The National Bank of Georgia said it was continuing its exit from a tight monetary policy by reducing the refinancing rate by 0.75 percentage points, down to 8.25%. The Bank said both domestic and external factors had contributed to …