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🇬🇪 Georgia

With 3,935,766 inhabitants (2025), Georgia ranks 127 out of 213 in the population ranking (Asia). GDP per capita – Georgia: $9,692 /inh. (2025), ranking 104 out of 211. Economic growth is 7.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 12.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.9 % (2025).

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Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths – Georgia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: childcare (1/186).

Weaknesses – Georgia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among men (162/165), Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity (164/168), Legal monthly minimum wage (163/168).

Regional comparison

Comparable countries

From closest to furthest. The proximity score (0 to 100) compares each country’s position across all the indicators they have in common: 100 = identical profiles.

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Wealth & Growth 9
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
GDP growth7.5 %2025 17 of 211
GDP per capita growth4.1 %2025 48 of 211
GDP per capita, purchasing power parity$29,414 /inh.2025 80 of 201
GDP, purchasing power parity$115.8B2025 97 of 201
Net national income per capita$4,085 /inh.2021 97 of 184
Gross national income per capita (Atlas method)$8,990 /inh.2025 102 of 205
GDP per capita$9,692 /inh.2025 104 of 211
GDP$38.1B2025 108 of 211
Natural resource rents1.4 %2021 110 of 211
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Real interest rate10.8 %2025 21 of 146
Lending interest rate15.9 %2025 31 of 146
Broad money supply (M3)55.1 %2025 90 of 164
Inflation (consumer prices)3.9 %2025 124 of 191
Official exchange rate2.74 LCU/$2025 135 of 211
Inflation (GDP deflator)4.6 %2025 142 of 210
Employment 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Employment in agriculture34 %2025 49 of 184
Self-employed workers46.1 %2025 62 of 184
Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over)64.3 %2025 71 of 184
Employment rate (ages 15 and over)56.5 %2025 104 of 184
Employment in industry16.6 %2025 125 of 184
Employment in services49.5 %2025 130 of 184
Unemployment12.1 %2025 162 of 184
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)30.3 %2025 166 of 184
Foreign Trade 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Exports of goods and services47.4 %2025 63 of 192
Trade openness100.6 %2025 68 of 192
Imports of goods and services53.2 %2025 75 of 192
Services exports$8.4B2025 77 of 198
Current account balance-2.6 %2025 112 of 198
High-technology exports3.8 %2024 114 of 185
Merchandise exports$7.3B2025 116 of 205
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Migrant remittances received11.2 %2025 25 of 196
Foreign direct investment inflows4.3 %2025 49 of 201
Foreign direct investment inflows (amount)$1.7B2025 78 of 203
International tourist arrivals1,513,000 arr.2020 80 of 202
Official development aid received1.3 %2023 89 of 160
International tourism receipts$586M2020 103 of 201
Public finances 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Tax revenue24.3 %2024 17 of 161
Share of income taxes in government revenue38.5 %2024 20 of 159
Central government debt40.1 %2024 41 of 109
Budget balance-2.1 %2024 78 of 158
Central government spending25.2 %2023 83 of 160
Military spending1.7 %2025 85 of 165
Research and development spending0.3 %2024 101 of 155
Government final consumption13.8 %2025 122 of 187
Finance & Reserves 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Domestic credit to the private sector69.1 %2025 45 of 184
Total reserves (including gold)$6.2B2025 98 of 180
External debt79.7 %2024 103 of 121
Reserves in months of imports3 months2025 123 of 177
Economic structure 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Household final consumption70.7 %2025 60 of 189
Services63.9 %2025 64 of 202
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2 %2025 109 of 203
Gross savings18.5 %2025 110 of 178
Gross capital formation21.3 %2025 117 of 185
Manufacturing8 %2025 124 of 201
Industry (including construction)18.6 %2025 138 of 205
Population & Vital Statistics 13
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of women in the population53.4 %2025 10 of 213
Boys per 100 girls at birth106.6 per 100 girls2024 37 of 213
Share of people aged 65 and over16 %2025 61 of 213
Median age of the population36.8 yrs2023 80 of 226
Births registered with civil authorities98.5 %2017 81 of 178
Age dependency ratio57.4 per 1002025 90 of 213
Adults with an official ID91.7 %2024 94 of 145
Share of 0-14 year olds20.5 %2025 119 of 213
Urban population61.2 %2025 122 of 213
Share of 15-64 year olds63.5 %2025 124 of 213
Population3,935,766 inhab.2025 127 of 213
Number of men per 100 women87.4 per 100 women2025 204 of 213
Share of men in the population46.6 %2025 204 of 213
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Population growth3.18 %2025 11 of 213
Death rate11.8 per 1,0002024 18 of 213
Female suicide rate1.8 per 100,0002023 31 of 183
Suicide rate5.6 per 100,0002023 51 of 183
Male suicide rate10.4 per 100,0002023 61 of 183
Under-5 mortality8.6 per 1,0002024 62 of 194
Infant mortality7.5 per 1,0002024 64 of 194
Road traffic deaths12.4 per 100,0002019 77 of 188
Healthy life expectancy64.6 yrs2023 82 of 183
Female life expectancy at birth79.2 yrs2024 96 of 213
Life expectancy at birth74.7 yrs2024 109 of 213
Children per woman1.8 children/woman2024 115 of 213
Male life expectancy at birth69.7 yrs2024 126 of 213
Birth rate11.3 per 1,0002024 126 of 213
Health and healthcare system 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Undernourishment2.5 %2024 1 of 167
Physicians5.64 per 1,0002023 6 of 193
Hospital beds4 per 1,0002023 41 of 190
Nurses and midwives5.97 per 1,0002023 65 of 196
HIV prevalence0.4 %2024 73 of 152
Health expenditure6.9 %2023 86 of 191
Open defecation0 %2024 87 of 211
Measles vaccination90 %2024 92 of 191
Access to basic drinking water97.3 %2024 107 of 211
New tuberculosis cases45 per 100,0002024 107 of 206
Access to basic sanitation90.7 %2024 117 of 211
Share of health spending paid directly by patients58.8 %2023 173 of 191
Body and lifestyle 14
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Alcohol consumption per capita14.4 L/person2024 4 of 202
Average weight of women73.6 kg2016 5 of 48
Average weight of men84.4 kg2016 9 of 48
Mean body mass index of men27.5 kg/m²2016 32 of 190
Average height of women163 cm2014 48 of 198
Mean body mass index of women27.6 kg/m²2016 49 of 190
Diabetes prevalence6.7 %2024 54 of 207
Average height of men174.3 cm2014 59 of 198
Tobacco use among women8.4 %2024 92 of 165
Obesity among adult women36.1 %2024 140 of 196
Tobacco use33 %2024 147 of 165
Tobacco use among men57.5 %2024 162 of 165
Adult obesity35.7 %2024 167 of 196
Obesity among adult men34.2 %2024 174 of 196
Origins, languages and religions 15
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Importance of religion in life94.7 %2022 26 of 114
Share of the population: Christians88.2 %2020 47 of 192
Share of the population: Jews0 %2020 47 of 192
Frequent prayer60.7 %2014 47 of 80
Religious diversity (fractionalization index)0.652003 48 of 204
Regular attendance at places of worship33.7 %2022 67 of 112
Share of the population: Muslims10.5 %2020 71 of 192
Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index)0.472003 78 of 203
Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index)0.492003 88 of 205
Share of the population: Hindus0 %2020 101 of 192
Share of the population: Buddhists0 %2020 117 of 192
Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation1 %2020 131 of 192
Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions)0.3 %2020 140 of 192
Share of immigrants in the population2.1 %2024 148 of 212
Majority religionChristians (over 50%)2020114 countries out of 192 in the same category
Inequality 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Gini index33.92024 73 of 169
Income share of the poorest 20%7.3 %2024 73 of 169
Income share of the richest 10%26.2 %2024 96 of 169
Extreme poverty4.2 %2024 97 of 169
Territory & Borders 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Latitude of the country's center42.2 °2026 48 of 232
Number of neighboring countries4 countries2026 56 of 223
Length of land borders1,814 km2026 94 of 230
Land area69,490 km²2024 118 of 212
Total area69,700 km²2024 121 of 212
Length of coastline310 km2026 128 of 227
Population density66.7 inh./km²2024 136 of 212
Landlocked countryHas sea access2026183 countries out of 227 in the same category
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Average elevation1,432 m2026 16 of 166
Highest point5,193 m2026 23 of 229
Renewable fresh water per person15,658 m³/inh.2022 39 of 181
Lowest point0 m2026 39 of 228
Average annual rainfall1,026 mm2022 94 of 180
Population living less than 5 m above sea level3.9 %2015 119 of 212
Land & Nature 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Forest cover44.6 %2024 67 of 210
Protected land areas22.8 %2025 68 of 210
Agricultural land33.7 %2024 112 of 207
Arable land3.9 %2024 146 of 204
Democracy & Elections 13
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of adults with the right to vote100 %2025 1 of 173
Minimum voting age18 yrs2026 12 of 222
Egalitarian democracy index0.312025 91 of 173
Electoral democracy index0.42025 99 of 173
Liberal democracy index0.282025 99 of 173
Participatory democracy index0.242025 103 of 173
Free and fair elections index0.322025 112 of 173
Core civil society index0.542025 113 of 173
Civil society participation index0.552025 120 of 173
Head of the executive chosen through multiparty electionsExecutive from multiparty elections2025141 countries out of 173 in the same category
Multiparty legislative electionsMultiparty legislative elections2025158 countries out of 167 in the same category
Multiparty national electionsMultiparty elections2025148 countries out of 167 in the same category
Political regimeElectoral autocracy202555 countries out of 173 in the same category
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
Governance & Rule of Law 11
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Absence of corruption in the judiciary1.392025 44 of 173
Regulatory quality (WGI)0.622025 50 of 203
Corruption Perceptions Index53 pts2024 54 of 179
Political corruption index0.292025 56 of 173
Government effectiveness (WGI)0.352025 77 of 203
Rule of law index (V-Dem)0.542025 91 of 173
Rule of law (WGI)0.12025 96 of 205
Control of corruption (WGI)-0.142025 100 of 205
Judicial constraints on the executive index0.492025 108 of 173
Voice and accountability (WGI)-0.362025 125 of 203
Political stability and absence of violence (WGI)-0.52025 154 of 205
Women's rights 16
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of women among ministers28.6 %2025 56 of 192
Share of women in parliament16.8 %2025 141 of 192
Year women gained the right to vote1,9172025 175 of 189
Paid maternity leave98 days or more of paid leave2025121 countries out of 186 in the same category
Paid paternity leaveNo paid leave202565 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to voteRight to vote granted to all women2025189 countries out of 194 in the same category
Women's right to take a job without permissionSame right as men2025168 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to travel abroadSame right as men2025171 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal inheritance between sons and daughtersEqual rights for sons and daughters2025146 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal pay for work of equal valueNot written into law202588 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal property ownership rightsEqual rights for men and women2025165 countries out of 186 in the same category
Ban on gender discrimination in employmentDiscrimination prohibited by law2025157 countries out of 186 in the same category
Femicide lawSpecific provision in the law202535 countries out of 186 in the same category
Law on sexual harassmentOne to three areas covered2025151 countries out of 186 in the same category
Law on domestic violenceComprehensive law202593 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal quota for women on company boardsNo mandatory quota2025147 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
LGBTQ+ rights 17
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
LGBT rights index (composite policy index)0.9 pts2025 117 of 194
Joint adoption by a same-sex coupleNot allowed2025155 countries out of 194 in the same category
Age of sexual consent: same-sex couplesSame as for different-sex couples2025120 countries out of 194 in the same category
Legal change of gender markerNot legally possible2025125 countries out of 194 in the same category
Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstanceSexual orientation only202519 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatredNot prohibited2025141 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex childrenNot banned2025182 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on conversion therapiesNot banned2025169 countries out of 194 in the same category
Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”)Restrictions provided by law202543 countries out of 194 in the same category
Same-sex marriage and civil unionMarriage defined as the union of a man and a woman202598 countries out of 194 in the same category
Death penalty for same-sex relationsNo death penalty provided for2025185 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity)Sexual orientation only202532 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT)Sexual orientation only202521 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitutionNot mentioned2025180 countries out of 194 in the same category
Legal recognition of a third genderNot recognized2025174 countries out of 194 in the same category
Same-sex sexual relationsLegal2025130 countries out of 194 in the same category
Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictionsRestricted for adults and minors202510 countries out of 194 in the same category
Justice and security 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Homicide rate2 per 100,0002019 79 of 192
United Nations Convention against TortureState party2026171 countries out of 202 in the same category
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)State party2026172 countries out of 202 in the same category
Civilian access to handgunsLicence granted as of right if conditions are met202626 countries out of 113 in the same category
Rome Statute of the International Criminal CourtState party2026117 countries out of 202 in the same category
Legal status of the death penaltyAbolished for all crimes2026112 countries out of 195 in the same category
Legal status of cannabis (recreational use)Legalized20268 countries out of 194 in the same category
Health and reproductive rights 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit12 wks2026 18 of 61
Births attended by skilled health personnel99.8 %2021 41 of 204
Maternal mortality20 per 100,0002023 72 of 192
Adolescent birth rate19.4 per 1,0002024 89 of 213
Unmet need for contraception23.7 %2018 112 of 150
Use of modern contraceptives31.2 %2018 121 of 181
Abortion: grounds allowed by lawAllowed on request (within a time limit set by law)202667 countries out of 191 in the same category
Work and social rights 8
Family & Nationality 10
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Years of residence required for naturalization10 yrs2026 12 of 152
Age of civil majority18 yrs2026 21 of 187
Women married before age 189.4 %2022 47 of 144
Dual nationalityNot recognised202698 countries out of 191 in the same category
Women's right to be head of householdSame right as men2025157 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to divorceSame right as men2025142 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal framework on child marriageAt least one condition is missing2025141 countries out of 186 in the same category
Nationality acquired by birth on the territoryNot acquired automatically by birth in the country2026154 countries out of 192 in the same category
Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husbandNo duty of obedience in the law2025168 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal status of polygamyNot recognized (prohibited)2026107 countries out of 167 in the same category
Civic duties 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Age of entry into primary school6 yrs2025 33 of 207
Duration of compulsory schooling9 yrs2025 113 of 194
Compulsory military serviceNo compulsory military service202564 countries out of 134 in the same category
Compulsory votingVoluntary voting2026199 countries out of 226 in the same category

Frequently asked questions

How many people live in Georgia?

Georgia has about 3,935,766 inhabitants (2025), ranking 127 worldwide out of 213 countries.

What is the GDP per capita of Georgia?

GDP per capita is $9,692 /inh. (2025): Georgia ranks 104 out of 211 countries.

What is the inflation rate in Georgia?

Annual inflation is 3.9 % (2025); Georgia ranks 124 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).

What is the unemployment rate in Georgia?

The unemployment rate is 12.1 % (2025); Georgia ranks 162 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).

Where does Georgia stand in its region (Asia)?

GDP per capita: Georgia has $9,692 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).

Where do the figures on Georgia come from?

The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.

Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.