Number of Georgian population decreased as of January 1, 2019

Number of Georgian population decreased as of January 1, 2019

The number of Georgian population is 3 723 thousand, as of January 1, 2019, or 0.2 % less compared to the previous year. It is noteworthy that in 2018, positive natural growth (4 614) and negative migration balance (-10 783) were observed.

According to the Georgian National Statistic Office (Geistat), 58.7 of the total population was the urban population and almost one third of the total population live in Tbilisi.

According to Geostat, the share of persons aged 0-14 was 20.3 % of the total population. The share of persons aged 15-64 - 64.9 % and the share of persons aged 65 and older - 14.8 %.