The Georgian economy is expected to moderate in 2026 amid a slowdown in services driven by weaker external demand, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.
The report says the Middle East conflict and heightened geopolitical risks can significantly slow growth further.
“The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, ADB’s flagship annual economic publication, projects Georgia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to ease from 7.5% in 2025 to 5.5% in 2026, reflecting weaker external demand. It is expected to moderate further to 5.2% in 2027, as domestic consumption slows with waning contributions from migrants who entered following Russia's war in Ukraine. The forecast is based on an early stabilization scenario for the Middle East, finalized on 10 March under exceptionally high uncertainty”, reads the report.