Georgia’s economy grows 4.6% in February 2019

The estimated real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in February 2019 equalled 4.6%, while in January-February it was 4.1% year-on-year (y/y). Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.

Agenda.ge, 29 Mar 2019 - 11:48, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia’s economy is growing steadily, show the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat).

The estimated real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in February 2019 equalled 4.6%, while in January-February it was 4.1% year-on-year (y/y).

Last month the estimated real growth, compared to the same period of the previous year, was posted in the following activities:

  • Manufacturing
  • Trade
  • Real estate, renting and business activities

A decrease was registered in construction.

Various international financial institutions also have positive expectations for Georgia’s economic growth.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Georgian economy to grow by 4.6% in 2019.

The World Bank predicts Georgia’s economic growth to hit 5%.