Friday, December 5, 2025

Georgia’s economic growth

IMF praises Georgia’s strong growth, but still urges reforms

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TBILISI, October 30 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is ready to consider a new support program for Georgia if the government requests one, as the country continues to post strong growth but faces challenges from inflation, global uncertainty, and unfinished reforms. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Jihad Azour, the IMF’s … Read more

Hungary’s Orbán hails Georgia as Europe’s “most successful country”

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TBILISI, October 2 – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Georgia “the most successful European country” ahead of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen today. Speaking before the meeting, Orbán praised Georgia’s economic performance and said he would meet Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze during the summit. The Georgian PM is scheduled to … Read more

Georgia’s education sector is booming so hard it measures on the GDP

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TBILISI, September 18 – Georgia’s economy is showing strong momentum, and one of the biggest surprises is how much the education sector is driving growth. According to the National Statistics Office, SakStat, Georgia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.3% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. While the … Read more

Soaring food prices offsetting benefits of growth for most Georgians

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TBILISI, August 6 – The International Monetary Fund expects Georgia’s economy to grow by 6% in 2025. However, many fear that inflation, particularly in food, may take away much of the potential benefit for the wider population. Inflation in Georgia rose to 4.3% year-on-year in July, the highest level recorded since May 2023, driven primarily … Read more

Georgia’s strong economic growth not benefiting the broader population

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TBILISI, July 31 – Georgia’s economy continues to expand, with official statistics reporting 6.3% growth in June 2025 and an average 8.3% increase over the first half of the year. International forecasts suggest Georgia remains one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, outperforming global averages by a significant margin. Yet despite the positive data, … Read more

Georgia's economy earns praise in new IMF report

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TBILISI, DFWatch–In recent years, during regional tension and global turmoil, Georgia’s economy has shown exceptional growth, according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Among the country’s robust performance indicators are high GDP growth, falling inflation, and declining public debt. Since 2021, Georgia has sustained average annual real GDP growth exceeding 9%, … Read more