Georgia’s economy grew by 7.6% in the first eight months of 2026, following an average annual growth of 9.3% in 2021-2025, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at the second Tbilisi Financial Summit.
Kobakhidze said the country’s economic growth was driven in large part by the development of relatively high-productivity sectors, including exports of information and communication technology (ICT) services.
“According to preliminary data, economic growth reached 7.6% in the first eight months of 2026. It is worth noting that high economic growth is largely driven by the development of relatively high-productivity sectors. These include exports of information and communication technology services,” Kobakhidze said.
He also highlighted the growing role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Georgia’s economic development, particularly in the financial sector, where international capital is helping improve competitiveness, introduce new technologies, and strengthen the country’s potential to become a regional financial hub.
“Alongside positive macroeconomic trends, it is important to highlight the growing role of foreign direct investment in the development of Georgia’s economy, particularly in the financial sector, where attracting international capital contributes to increased competitiveness, the introduction of new technologies, and the strengthening of the country’s potential as a regional financial center. Today, the financial sector holds a leading position in attracting foreign direct investment to the country,” Kobakhidze said.
The prime minister also welcomed the summit’s return to Tbilisi, noting that the international event was launched last year and brings together representatives of the financial sector, technology industry, and international institutions from around the world.
