Georgian economy

Foreign investment in Georgia drops 30%

Foreign investment in Georgia drops 30%

Foreign direct investment in Georgia's economy fell 29.9% in 2024 to $1.33 billion, national statistics office Geostat reported. Equity investments fell 60% to $483.7 million, reinvestment fell 26.4% to $1.17 billion and debt …

Georgia's National Bank resumes currency purchases

Georgia's National Bank resumes currency purchases

The National Bank of Georgia resumed purchasing foreign currency on the domestic market in March after a decline in reserves over the previous two months, head of the NBG Natia Turnava said. "March marks the beginning …

Georgian authorities predict 10% economic growth in 2025

Georgian authorities predict 10% economic growth in 2025

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said it was “absolutely realistic” for this year’s domestic economic growth rate to exceed 10%. The PM highlighted the 9% growth recorded in the past year, which he said was a …

Georgia and Azerbaijan to agree on economic cooperation

Georgia and Azerbaijan to agree on economic cooperation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will pay visit to Azerbaijan on Friday, the country’s governmental press service reported. The PM will co-chair a session of the Georgia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission on …

Georgian PM and businesses discuss current developments

Georgian PM and businesses discuss current developments

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze discussed ongoing developments in the country in a meeting involving more than 100 domestic business representatives. The parties also discussed the Government's vision regarding the ongoing …

Foreign investments in Georgia declining

Foreign investments in Georgia declining

Foreign direct investments in Georgia reached $197.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 55.2% compared to the adjusted figures from the same period in 2023, Georgia's National Statistics Office ( …

Annual inflation surges in Georgia

Annual inflation surges in Georgia

Annual inflation in Georgia accelerated to 1.3% in November from 0.3% in October, the national statistics agency Sakstat reported. Consumer prices …

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% …