23
March
2026
Economic activity remained strong through the end of 2025, although the pace of expansion continued to normalize. According to preliminary estimates, real GDP growth reached 7.5% in 2025, indicating that output was still expanding above Georgia’s longer-run trend even as the economy gradually converged toward potential.
20
March
2026
According to the ISET Policy Institute's latest projections, Based on January’s data, Georgia's economy is expected to grow by 5.1% in the first quarter of 2026 and 6.3% in the second quarter of 2026. The annual growth in 2026 is expected to be 4.9% in the worst-case scenario, and 6.3% in the best-case or an average long-term growth scenario.
26
February
2026
In February 2026, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 8.05 GEL, marking a 1.6% rise compared to January 2025 and a 14.3% increase year-on-year.
25
February
2026
The overall Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) declined sharply to -14.0 index points in February 2026, marking a substantial deterioration in consumer sentiment compared to January. The index fell by 7.1 index points month-on-month, reversing the improvement observed at the beginning of the year and reaching its lowest level since early 2025.
20
February
2026
According to the ISET Policy Institute's latest projections, Based on December’s data, Georgia's economy is expected to grow by 5.1% in the first quarter of 2026 and 6.3% in the second quarter of 2026. The annual growth in 2026 is expected to be 4.9% in the worst-case scenario, and 6.3% in the best-case or an average long-term growth scenario.
