In 2025, the largest number of live births was recorded in Tbilisi (14 334) while the smallest – in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region (191).Compared to 2024, in 2025 the share of the first order births in total live births increased from 35.9 percent to 36.6 percent. The share of the second child decreased and equaled 32.9, while the share of the third and next order births remained almost unchanged and equaled 29.1 percent.Compared to 2024, in 2025 the share of live births for women aged 25-39 increased (from 69.5 percent to 70.4 percent) and decreased for women aged less than 25 (from 23.2 percent to 21.9 percent), while increasing for women aged 40 years and older (from 7.3 percent to 7.7 percent).In 2025, the number of deaths increased by 0.8 percent in annual terms and totaled 44 319 persons. The largest number of deaths was recorded in Tbilisi (12 743) while the smallest – in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region (585).According to the 2025 data, infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) equaled 7.6 ‰. The under-5 mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) in 2025 totaled 9.1‰.According to the 2025 data, the negative natural increase was stated in Georgia (the difference between the number of live births and the number of deaths) equaling -6 452. A negative natural increase was registered in all regions except Tbilisi, Adjara A.R. and Kvemo Kartli region.In 2025, 22 285 marriages have been registered, which is a 2.9 percent increase from the corresponding figure of the previous year. The mean age of first marriage in 2025 equals 30.1 years for females and 32.4 years for males.The number of divorces in 2025 equaled 13 173 decreasing by 2.6 percent compared to the previous year.

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According to the documentation, the change in the location of the gas pipeline is related to the request of the Armenian side, since the Armenian section of the pipeline is located in the trilateral border zone of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan and was mined in the 1990s.According to the justification for the relocation, based on the fact that it is impossible to maintain minimum safety standards and carry out repair work on the given section, it was decided to remove the problematic section of the gas pipeline from the mined zone and build a new pipeline at a safe distance, based on a trilateral intergovernmental agreement.The gas pipeline will be moved several kilometers and will connect to a new pipeline laid by the Armenian side.

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The Minister reviewed the latest macroeconomic indicators in detail and noted that in recent years Georgia has demonstrated resilience to various shocks and fiscal stability, as a result of which the average economic growth over the past five years amounted to 9.3%, while the medium-term forecast remains within 5%.According to Lasha Khutsishvili, per capita GDP has increased significantly and reached $31,000 in purchasing power parity, while the structure of the economy has become more focused towards services, including information technologies, tourism and education.Speaking about the fiscal sector, the Minister highlighted the sharp reduction in the deficit from 9.2% in 2020 to 1.4% in 2025, while the state debt ratio has reached 34% of GDP, which is significantly lower than the 60% limit set by law.Lasha Khutsishvili also noted in his speech that 93% of external debt is concessional loans from international institutions and the Ministry pays special attention to the development of the government securities market, for which new instruments are being developed to simplify access for non-resident investors.The Minister confirmed the Government’s commitment to the reform agenda, which includes the capital market, state-owned enterprises, tax administration and energy security, which will ultimately ensure the long-term sustainability of the country and the well-being of its citizens.

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According to the Ministry, the American delegation, accompanied by Acting Ambassador Alan Purcell, inspected ongoing construction and mobilisation efforts by Belgian firm Jan De Nul.The Deputy Minister briefed the US delegation on the project’s implementation stages in detail and emphasized its strategic importance.Tamar Ioseliani noted that the Anaklia Deepwater Port is one of the key projects of Georgia's transport and logistics infrastructure, which will play an important role in the effective functioning of the Middle Corridor, strengthening regional connectivity and positioning the country as a regional hub.The parties discussed in detail the master plan of the port and the design of the marine infrastructure, on the basis of which the construction and mobilization works of the port are underway.Along with the marine infrastructure, the railway sector was also discussed - it was noted that the railway is a critical link in the Middle Corridor. In addition, Tamar Ioseliani introduced the delegation to the planned projects in the railway sector and the large investments that the state is implementing in this direction. Among them is the project of the railway line connecting Anaklia. These projects together create a multimodal transport system and provide a significant increase in the corridor's capacity and operational efficiency.The meeting was also attended by the heads of Anaklia Sea Port LLC, JSC Georgian Railways, and the Georgian Maritime Transport Agency.

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According to the regulation, the submission of a document confirming the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standard for pharmaceutical products has become mandatory since October last year. Retailers were given until April 1, 2026, to sell off their stocks, but the business sector was unable to fully sell their stocks within the established timeframe.Business Arguments and New Deadlines According to the Pharmacists Association, based on consultations with the relevant ministry, the government has taken into account the challenge facing the sector. Under the new resolution, retail and wholesale sales (except for imports) of products whose registration was suspended due to lack of GMP standards are permitted until their expiration date.“Business was unable to sell the remaining products during this period, which is why we appealed to the Ministry and the government changed the decision,” the Pharmacists Association said.Tightening of GMP standardsDespite the exemption for the sale of remaining products, the rules for registering pharmaceutical products in Georgia are becoming stricter: From October 1, 2025: Any medicine that undergoes registration or re-registration must have a document of compliance with the European GMP standard. Scope of the requirement: The standard applies to both the final product and the substances used to manufacture it. Obligation: Compliance with this rule is mandatory for both local manufacturers and distributors. According to experts, the reform aims to bring the quality control of medicines on the market closer to European standards, although allowing the sale of surpluses during the transitional period will protect businesses from significant financial losses.

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In February 2026, the weighted average selling price of old apartments in Tbilisi increased by 8% compared to February 2025 in the suburbs, by 4.8% in the wider center, and by 11.6% in the city center. In old projects across the city, prices increased by 8.5%.In February 2026, the weighted average selling price of newly built apartments in Tbilisi increased by 9.1% in the suburbs compared to February 2025, by 8.2% in the wider center, and by 14.7% in the city center.Prices for newly built apartments in the city center increased by 15.1% in the primary market, which is due to the delayed registration of transactions by developers, while an 8.2% increase was recorded in the secondary market of the city center. The increase in the weighted average price of primary transactions across the city amounted to 10.7%. In the secondary market, the weighted average price across the city increased by 6.3%.In addition, in February 2026, the number of residential apartment transactions in Tbilisi amounted to 3,801 units, an increase of 20.4% compared to February last year. The market size increased by 34.4% to $311 million.

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In February 2026, the number of transactions for newly built apartments in Batumi increased by 22.7% compared to February last year, while transactions for old apartments decreased by 12.8%. The number of transactions increased in both the primary (24.4%) and secondary (21.4%) markets for newly built apartments.According to recov.ge, the weighted average price of newly built apartments in Batumi in February 2026 increased by 12.6% compared to February last year and amounted to 1,334 USD per sq. m. The indicator increased by 23.2% in the primary market, while an increase of 6.9% was recorded in the secondary market (part of transactions in the primary market are registered late, which is why the price growth trend does not reflect reality).In February 2026, the number of residential apartment transactions in Batumi increased by 19.7% compared to February last year and amounted to 1,315 units, while the market size increased by 33.1% to 82 million USD.In addition, the increase in transactions of newly built apartments in Batumi in February 2026 was mainly due to foreign buyers. Their share in the secondary market was 50%. Compared to February of last year, the number of foreign buyers in the primary market of newly built apartments increased by 53.9%, and in the secondary market by 47.6%. The share of foreign citizens in the number of transactions surpassed the share of Georgian citizens in both the primary and secondary markets.

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The prices for mining and quarrying increased by 2.2 percent compared to January 2026, resulting in a 0.17 percentage point contribution to the overall monthly PPI change. In the same period, the prices for manufactured products decreased by 0.5 percent, contributing -0.38 percentage points to the monthly index change. Within the group, a noteworthy price decrease was registered for food products (-0.5 percent) and basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations (-6.1 percent).Besides, the prices decreased for electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning by 1.9 percent, contributing -0.2 percentage points to the monthly index change.The annual PPI rate was mainly affected by price changes for the following products: Mining and quarrying: the prices were 34.2 percent higher, contributing 2.19 percentage points to the overall annual index change. Within the group, the prices were higher for the subgroup of metal ores (47.6 percent) Manufactured products: the prices increased by 4.1 percent, contributing 3.24 percentage points to the overall annual index increase. There was a notable increase in the prices for food products (10.3 percent) and basic metals (11.2 percent) Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning: the annual price increase amounted to 1.0 percent, which contributed 0.11 percentage points to the annual index change Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation services: the annual price increase amounted to 5.1 percent, which contributed 0.16 percentage points to the annual index growth

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Significant contributions to the real GDP growth in Q4 2025 are related to increase of valueadded of the following activities: Information and communication (22.0 percent), Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (7.4 percent), Education (17.1 percent), Transportation and storage (11.0 percent), Public administration and defence; compulsory social security (8.4 percent), Arts, entertainment and recreation (14.3 percent), Manufacturing (6.2 percent).The largest negative contributor to growth in Q4 2025 was Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (-5.5 percent).The largest share in GDP by activity is held by Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (15.6 percent) and Manufacturing (9.3 percent), followed by Real estate activities (9.0 percent), Construction (8.9 percent), Information and communication (7.6 percent), Public administration and defence; compulsory social security (6.8 percent), Education (6.5 percent), Transportation and storage (6.4 percent) and Financial and insurance activities (4.8 percent).

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