Georgia Net Migration

Georgia’s net migration in 2025 was 1,283.00, placing the country 156th globally, a modest rebound from the severe outflow of –154,788.00 recorded in 1993, the all‑time trough that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union and ensuing economic turmoil. The post‑1990s decline was reversed gradually, reaching a modest peak of 37,031.00 in 1968 during the Soviet era when internal mobility was encouraged and labor demand in other republics was high. Over the 66‑year series, the net migration figure has oscillated between these extremes, reflecting shifting political and economic conditions. Compared with peers of similar rank, Georgia’s 2025 inflow exceeds Gabon’s 1,116.00 but remains below Seychelles’ 1,590.00, suggesting a relatively favorable but still limited attraction of migrants. Continued reforms aimed at improving the business climate and demographic policies could sustain the upward trajectory, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers in the coming decade.