IMF October forecast puts Georgia’s 2026 economic growth at 7.2%
The IMF’s October forecast projects Georgia’s economy to grow by 7.2% in 2026, placing it 11th among 187 countries in the ranking. Forbes Georgia cites the figures in an overview published on October 28. The fund released the forecast on October 12, 2026.
The article also cites Geostat’s preliminary estimate of 7.6% growth in January-August. According to the overview, the Georgian government expects growth of 6.8% for the full year.
For comparison, Forbes lists growth of 7.5% in 2025 and 9.7% in 2024. The IMF’s October figure concerns expected growth over the whole of 2026.
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