Georgia’s economic growth in 2026 could slightly exceed the government’s forecast of 6.8%, First Deputy Finance Minister Giorgi Kakauridze has said.
Speaking at a meeting of Parliament’s Healthcare and Social Issues Committee, where amendments to the 2026 state budget were discussed, Kakauridze said stronger-than-expected growth would generate additional revenue and further reduce the budget deficit.
Under the revised budget projections, the deficit is expected to fall from the initially planned level to 1.3% of GDP, compared with the previous target of 2.5%. Kakauridze noted that if economic growth exceeds 6.8%, the actual deficit by the end of the year could be even lower.
