30
January
2026
The overall Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) improved to -6.9 index points in January 2026, recovering from the low level observed in December. The index increased by 4.8 index points month-on-month, marking the strongest reading since mid-2025, though confidence remains in negative territory.
30
January
2026
In January 2026, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.92 GEL, marking a 0.8% rise compared to December 2025 and a 12.9% increase year-on-year. The seasonal rise in the Khachapuri Index was primarily driven by higher milk and dairy prices, reflecting a seasonal decline in fresh milk availability and increased reliance on imported milk powder.
27
January
2026
For the first quarter of 2026, business confidence in Georgia increased slightly (by 1.7 index points) and reached 9.2. The highest increase in business confidence is observed in the financial (7.3) and agriculture (6.9) sectors.
23
January
2026
Economic development of the municipalities (outside capital) is one of the key sustainable development challenges in Georgia. The capital city of Tbilisi, while accounting for nearly 1/3 of the country’s population generates 53% of GDP and keeps expanding, whereas the municipalities, with few exceptions, are losing population and suffering from high incidence of poverty, unemployment, and slow and weak economic development.
20
January
2026
According to the ISET Policy Institute's latest projections, based on September’s data, Georgia's economy is expected to grow by 6.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 5.2% in the first quarter of 2026. The annual growth in 2025 is expected to be 7.6%.
