Georgia's current account deficit narrowed to $145.2 million, or 1.4% of GDP, in Q2 2026
The National Bank of Georgia reported that the current account deficit in the second quarter of 2026 was $145.2 million, or 1.4% of GDP. That is $184.1 million better than a year earlier. The figures follow the BPM5 methodology.
The goods trade deficit fell 4.7% year on year to $1.6 billion, as goods exports grew 20.2% and imports rose 10.1%. Exports of computer and information services grew 79.8% year on year to $400.2 million. Tourism service exports fell 3.8% year on year to $1.1 billion. Net foreign direct investment came to $364.3 million, or 3.5% of GDP.
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