Georgia's economy expanded at a robust 7.9% year-over-year pace in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia.
The growth rate reflects a broad-based recovery, with significant contributions from manufacturing, transportation, construction, and the financial sector.
5% annualized pace in the second quarter, Georgia's figures highlight the divergent growth trajectories among emerging markets.
The strong performance in manufacturing and construction suggests that domestic investment and export-oriented production are driving the current expansion.
Growth in information and communications, alongside financial and insurance activities, indicates that the service sector is also contributing meaningfully to the overall economic momentum.
This data point arrives as global markets navigate a mixed macroeconomic landscape.
While the US economy expanded at a more modest 1.5% annualized pace in the second quarter, Georgia's figures highlight the divergent growth trajectories among emerging markets.