Statistics & Demographics
Georgia's Population Development
Official data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), as of January 1, 2026. The figures include all registered residents of Georgia.
Total Population 2026
3.941.100
+10,700 compared to 2025
Urban Population
62,7 % %
2,472,500 persons
Net Migration 2025
+17.127
131,501 immigrants / 114,374 emigrants
Total Population 2019–2026
Residents as of January 1, in thousands
Note: The jump from 2024 (3,694.6 thous.) to 2025 (3,930.4 thous.) is due to a change in the counting methodology. From 2025, Geostat counts all registered residents, including those living abroad long-term with a Georgian registered address.
Natural Population Change 2017–2025
Difference births minus deaths (persons per year)
Last surplus
2019
+1.637
Lowest value
2021
−13.960 (COVID)
2025
−6.452
Trend
Negative since 2020
Population by Region (as of Jan. 1, 2026)
Figures in thousands of persons
| Region | Total (thous.) | % urban | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia total | 3.941,1 | 62,7 % | 2.472,5 | 1.468,6 |
| Tbilisi | 1.369,4 | 95,6 % | 1.309,0 | 60,3 |
| Imereti | 492,5 | 53,6 % | 264,0 | 228,5 |
| Kvemo Kartli | 440,1 | 43,8 % | 192,8 | 247,3 |
| Adjara | 413,2 | 67,7 % | 279,9 | 133,3 |
| Kakheti | 300,0 | 23,6 % | 70,7 | 229,3 |
| Samegrelo-Svaneti | 297,8 | 44,3 % | 131,9 | 165,9 |
| Shida Kartli | 248,4 | 41,9 % | 104,2 | 144,2 |
| Samtskhe-Javakheti | 155,5 | 37,8 % | 58,8 | 96,7 |
| Guria | 101,6 | 31,2 % | 31,7 | 69,8 |
| Mtskheta-Mtianeti | 93,2 | 23,9 % | 22,3 | 70,9 |
| Racha-Lechkhumi | 29,5 | 24,4 % | 7,2 | 22,3 |
Median Age by Sex 2019–2026
Median age in years (as of January 1)
Total 2026
38,0 J.
Male 2026
36,0 J.
Female 2026
40,0 J.
| Jahr | Total | Male | Female | Δ Frauen–Männer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37,3 | 34,8 | 39,8 | +5,0 |
| 2020 | 37,4 | 35,0 | 39,9 | +4,9 |
| 2021 | 37,5 | 35,1 | 39,9 | +4,8 |
| 2022 | 37,7 | 35,3 | 40,1 | +4,8 |
| 2023 | 37,6 | 35,2 | 40,1 | +4,9 |
| 2024 | 38,4 | 35,9 | 40,9 | +5,0 |
| 2025 | 38,2 | 36,1 | 40,4 | +4,3 |
| 2026 | 38,0 | 36,0 | 40,0 | +4,0 |
Source: Geostat, Table 06 – Median age by sex
Urban and Rural Population
Urban
62,7 % %
2,472,500 persons
Rural
37,3 % %
1,468,600 persons
Migration
Immigration and emigration by citizenship (persons)
2019
2020
2025
Data for 2021–2024 is currently being revised by Geostat and not yet fully available. Complete annual series at geostat.ge.
Data Sources
All data is from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) and is freely accessible.
