
Georgia

Georgia
Population
3,935,766 (2025)
Average Monthly Net Salary (USD)
620
Average Mortgage Rate
11.50%
Annual GDP (USD)
38,143,612,855 (2025)
National Debt (USD)
11,540,100,000 (2026)
Unemployment Rate
12.10% (2025)
Armed Forces (active & reserve)
57,000
Military Expenditure (% GDP)
1.86% (2024)
Fertility Rate
1.80 (2024)
Life Expectancy at birth
74.7 years (2024)
Population Growth
3.18% (2025)
Net Migration
1,283 (2025)
Notable Facts
The Republic of Georgia is a sovereign state located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the Caucasus region. It is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north and northeast by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The country's geography is defined by the Greater Caucasus Mountains in the north and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south, with the Likhi Range connecting the two and dividing the country into western and eastern halves. Historically, Georgia's strategic location on the Silk Road made it a vital corridor for trade and cultural exchange between Europe and Asia, a role it continues to play today through major international energy and transport pipelines.
Administratively, Georgia is divided into nine regions, two autonomous republics - Abkhazia and Ajaria - and the capital city of Tbilisi, which holds a special status. The regions include Guria, Imereti, Kakheti, Kvemo Kartli, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, and Shida Kartli. These are further subdivided into 67 municipalities and five self-governing cities. It is important to note that the central government does not exercise effective control over the regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia), which have been under Russian influence since the 2008 conflict. The administrative center and largest city is Tbilisi, which serves as the primary hub for the nation's political, economic, and cultural life.
The legal system of Georgia is based on a civil law structure, largely influenced by the German and French models, and is governed by the 1995 Constitution. The judiciary is independent and consists of three tiers: the courts of first instance (district or city courts), the courts of appeal, and the Supreme Court of Georgia, which acts as the highest court of record. Additionally, the Constitutional Court of Georgia oversees the compliance of laws and legal acts with the Constitution. In recent decades, the country has undergone extensive judicial reforms aimed at increasing transparency and aligning the national legal framework with European standards. The High Council of Justice is the administrative body responsible for the appointment and dismissal of judges and the overall management of the judicial system.