
Why the Trade Sector Is Georgia’s Largest Employer?
In the first quarter of 2026, trade accounted for the largest share of employment in Georgia’s business sector – 29.3%. This means that almost every third person employed in the

Wages Are Rising, But Inequality Remains: What Business Sector Pay Reveals in Georgia
In the first quarter of 2026, the average monthly wage in Georgia’s business sector increased to GEL 2,335.9. At first glance, this is a positive signal for the labor market:

Deal or No Deal, Oil Prices May Stay High: What Georgia Should Consider in the Coming Months
Global energy markets often react very quickly to political news. If there is hope that a war may stop, a strait may reopen or oil supply may recover, prices can

Jobs Are Growing in Georgia – But Is That Enough?
Executive summary In the first quarter of 2026, the average number of people employed in Georgia’s business sector increased to 799.4 thousand, which was 3.7% higher than in the same

Tbilisi’s Economic Gravity: Why Is Georgia’s Business Activity Concentrated in the Capital?
The first-quarter 2026 data once again reveals one of the most important structural challenges in Georgia’s economy: business activity is highly concentrated in Tbilisi. The capital accounted for 80.8% of

Income Level and Brand Sensitivity in Georgia
Brand sensitivity in Georgia is not only a characteristic of high-income consumers. On the contrary, the research shows that brands also matter strongly in low- and middle-income segments – but

Georgia’s Exports Are Growing Fast – But the Trade Deficit Remains

Georgia’s Average Monthly Wage Rose to GEL 2,389

Art and the New Technology Billionaires

Europe Is Bringing Strategic Production Closer to Home

Public Debt and Market Anxiety




