Georgia’s population rises, statistics office claims

Georgia’s population stood at 3.7 million as of 1 January 2025, marking a modest increase of 9,900 people compared to the previous year, according to the latest data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat).

The population growth has been announced despite a negative natural increase in 2024, with 4,488 more deaths than births. However, the trend was offset by a positive net migration balance of 14,386, continuing a pattern of migration-driven demographic change in the country.

Urbanisation remains a defining feature of Georgia’s population structure. Geostat reports that 61.5% of the population now resides in urban areas, with the capital Tbilisi alone accounting for over a third of the total population.

Age distribution data reveals that 19.2% of the population is under the age of 15, while 64.2% fall within the working-age bracket of 15 to 64 years. The proportion of those aged 65 and over stands at 16.6%, reflecting the country’s gradually ageing population.

Gender disparities also continue to shape Georgia’s demographics. As of the beginning of 2025, the number of women (1.92 million) exceeds that of men (1.77 million), with women making up 52% of the population. The national sex ratio is 93 men for every 100 women.

Interestingly, men outnumber women up to the age of 40, a trend that reverses in older age groups due to higher female life expectancy.

Life expectancy in Georgia remains largely unchanged from the previous year, averaging 74.9 years overall – 70.5 years for men and 79.3 years for women.

The median age of the population now stands at 39, underscoring the country’s shift toward an older demographic profile.