Georgian Economy Sees 8.8% Growth in February 2026

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Georgian Economy Sees 8.8% Growth in February 2026

According to official statistics, Georgia's economy grew by 8.8% in February 2026, with an average growth of 8.4% for January-February.

The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia notes that, despite external shocks and regional tensions, the economy continues to show resilience, The Caspian Post reports, citing Georgia Today.

In February, the largest contributions to growth came from the information and communication, transport and storage, financial and insurance, manufacturing, education, mining, and healthcare sectors.

Foreign trade also supported growth, with exports rising 22.9% to 1.03 billion USD. Domestic exports (excluding re-exports) increased 70% to 659.7 million USD.

The turnover of VAT-registered enterprises rose 10.7% compared to February 2025, while the number of newly registered companies increased 30% to 7,722 units.

Preliminary data indicate that 2025 saw high economic growth, estimated at 7.5%. This momentum has continued into 2026, with January growth recorded at 7.9%.

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