1Q18 economic growth in Georgia was revised up to 5.3% from 5.2% rapid estimate figure according to GeoStat. In 1Q18, the fastest growing sectors in real terms were: real estate operations (+13.4% y/y), social and personal service activities (+13.4% y/y), mining (+11.4% y/y), hotels and restaurants (+10.9% y/y) and electricity, gas and water supply (+10.0% y/y). Real growth was down 2.2% y/y in agriculture. The largest sectors were trade (16.9% of total), mining (10.1% of total) and construction (8.9% of total) in 1Q18.
Source : G&T
