The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Georgia’s economic growth in 2026 to 6.5%, up from its previous projection of 5.3%. The revised outlook was published following the completion of the IMF Executive Board’s Article IV consultation with Georgia.
The IMF said Georgia’s economy has remained resilient despite heightened global uncertainty, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Fund, prudent macroeconomic management and strong economic buffers have helped support growth and stability.
Assuming the conflict in the Middle East eases in the near term, the IMF expects economic growth to moderate to 6.5% in 2026 before gradually converging toward its medium-term potential rate of around 5% by 2028. Inflation is projected to return to the central bank’s target level by mid-2027, while public debt is expected to remain broadly stable under continued prudent fiscal and monetary policies.
The IMF said key policy priorities include bringing inflation back to target, further strengthening international reserve buffers, and advancing structural reforms to sustain economic growth and job creation. Separately, the Georgian government recently revised its own 2026 growth forecast upward from 5% to 6.3%.
