FDI in Georgia reaches $179.4 million, economist

In the first quarter of 2025, Georgia received $179.4 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), a $15 million decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite the decline, economist Otar Anguridze believes the figure has been politicized and misrepresented by certain interest groups.

Writing on social media, Anguridze emphasized that the high level of reinvestment indicates strong investor confidence in Georgia’s economic climate. He also noted a significant and underreported trend: the growing transfer of company ownership to local investors, which he says is crucial for long-term financial stability.

“There are several important nuances behind the numbers,” Anguridze wrote. “First, the high reinvestment rate clearly shows that existing investors trust Georgia. Second, companies are increasingly coming under local ownership, which is a positive sign for the country’s financial sustainability. Third, due to economic stability, many companies have started repaying external liabilities, contributing to a reduction in foreign debt.”

Anguridze also highlighted a notable trend shaping Georgia's role as a regional hub: a steady increase in investment in the energy and information technology sectors, with the majority of investors coming from EU countries and the United States.