Georgia: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia
IMF Staff Country Reports, June 10, 2026
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- Published: June 10, 2026
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229048385.002
Macroeconomic performance and outlook
- Georgia’s economic performance remains strong, with growth described as robust but set to moderate toward potential.
- Spillovers from the war in the Middle East are limited to tourism and commodity prices.
- The external position has strengthened.
- Thanks to strong fundamentals and policy buffers, Georgia is well-positioned to navigate external volatility.
Inflation and monetary conditions
- Headline inflation has risen above target.
- There is a modest overshoot in core inflation.
Fiscal and external sector
- Fiscal policy remains disciplined.
- The external position has strengthened.
Financial sector
- The financial sector is sound.
Structural challenges and labor market
- Structural challenges persist, notably high youth unemployment and income inequality.
- Policy emphasis is placed on accelerating structural reforms to support job-rich growth.
Policy recommendations and priorities
- Preserve macro‑financial stability and hard‑won credibility.
- Accelerate structural reforms to support job‑rich growth.
- Prioritize policies that sustain resilience to external volatility, given limited but present spillovers from the war in the Middle East affecting tourism and commodity prices.
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. "Georgia: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia", IMF Staff Country Reports 2026, 133 (2026).
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