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Georgia population overview
Georgia is the 41st most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 3,806,653 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.1% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 6 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 41,493 births (10.9 per 1,000 people) and 44,919 deaths (11.8 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 1,142 people. The infant mortality rate is 6.2 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 3,645,600 in 1960 to 3,935,766 in 2025 — a change of +8%, or +0.1% per year on average. It peaked at 4,911,100 in 1993 and has declined 22.5% since.
Demographically, the median age is 37.6 years; life expectancy at birth is 75 years; women have on average 1.8 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 20.5% of residents are under 15 and 16% are 65 or older (2025); 61.2% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Tbilisi. Georgia covers 69,700 km², giving a population density of about 54.6 people per km². GDP was $38.14B in 2025 — about $9,692 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Georgia population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 3,804,831 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 3,806,653 |
| World rank | #131 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #41 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.046% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 41,493 |
| Deaths per year est. | 44,919 |
| Net migration per year est. | +1,142 |
| Birth rate | 10.9 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 11.8 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 6.2 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 87.4 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 37.6 years |
| Life expectancy | 75 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.8 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 61.2% |
| Surface area 2023 | 69,700 km² |
| Population density | 54.6 per km² |
| Capital | Tbilisi |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $38.14B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $9,692 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Georgia population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 3,804,831 | – | – |
| 2025 | 3,935,766 | +123,248 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 3,812,518 | +97,035 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 3,715,483 | +2,981 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 3,712,502 | +3,892 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 3,708,610 | -14,106 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 3,722,716 | -2,560 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3,725,276 | -61,419 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 3,786,695 | -115,774 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 3,902,469 | -174,662 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 4,077,131 | -580,591 | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 4,657,722 | -144,278 | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 4,802,000 | +139,100 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 4,662,900 | +195,200 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 4,467,700 | +156,500 | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 4,311,200 | +191,300 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 4,119,900 | +198,300 | +1% |
| 1965 | 3,921,600 | +276,000 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 3,645,600 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Georgia
Population over time
- From 3,645,600 in 1960 to 3,804,831 today — up 4.4%.
- Population peaked at 4,911,100 in 1993 and is down 22.5% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.6% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 74.7 years (2024), up 13.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.8 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11.3 births vs 11.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 0.5 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 20.5% of the population is under 15 and 16% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 7.5% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 13.47 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 34.49 Mt in 1990 — down 61% since.
- Per person: 3.53 t in 2024, vs 5.81 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,530.1 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 40.8% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 25.2% of final energy in 2021 (+12.4 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 40.6% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 39.6% to 40.6% since 1992 — roughly 686 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 61.2% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 42.6% in 1960 (+18.5 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1975.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 2.2% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 15,658 m³ in 2022, up 31.3% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $38.14B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 150.6% since 2015.
- That works out to $9,692 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 12.1% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 3.9% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 83.8% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 161.2 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Georgia in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Georgia in 2026?
As of October 2026, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,804,831. The United Nations estimated 3,806,653 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Georgia growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.1% per year — roughly 6 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 41,493 births and 44,919 deaths, with net migration of +1,142.
What is the population density of Georgia?
About 54.6 people per square kilometre: 3,804,831 people living on 69,700 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Georgia?
The median age is 37.6 years, and life expectancy at birth is 75 years. 20.5% of the population is under 15 and 16% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Georgia rank by population?
Georgia is the 131st most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 41st in Asia, with 0.046% of the global population.
How has the population of Georgia changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 3,645,600; by 2025 it had grown to 3,935,766 (+8%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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