The annual inflation rate in Georgia rose to 5.6% in August 2026 from a four-month low of 5.5% in the previous month. The increase was mainly driven by faster price growth for transport (15.2% vs 14.2% in July), housing and utilities (8.5% vs 8.3%), and health (5.2% vs 4.7%). Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation also edged up to 5.0% from 4.9%, while recreation and culture accelerated to 1.5% from 1.0%. Meanwhile, inflation softened for restaurants and hotels (6.8% vs 7.9%), clothing and footwear (0.6% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (7.1% vs 7.6%), while education inflation was unchanged at 2.4%. Additionally, costs continued to decline for communication (-7.5% vs -6.3%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-1.8% vs -2.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4% in August, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in July. source: National Statistics Office of Georgia

Inflation Rate in Georgia increased to 5.60 percent in August from 5.50 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Georgia averaged 6.84 percent from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 59.31 percent in April of 1996 and a record low of -3.30 percent in May of 2012. This page provides the latest reported value for - Georgia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Georgia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Georgia increased to 5.60 percent in August from 5.50 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Georgia is expected to be 5.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Georgia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.50 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-03 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 5.5% 5.8% 6.0%
2026-09-03 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 5.6% 5.5%
2026-10-02 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 5.6% 5.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 196.20 195.40 points Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.80 3.50 percent Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 100.49 100.78 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 102.17 99.87 points Aug 2026
Export Prices 99.40 97.60 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation 5.00 4.90 percent Aug 2026
GDP Deflator 102.30 104.60 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM -0.30 0.50 percent Jul 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 5.20 5.60 percent Jul 2026
Import Prices 98.90 99.10 points Jul 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.60 5.50 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 -0.40 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 147.10 148.20 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 5.10 5.90 percent Jul 2026


Georgia Inflation Rate
In Georgia, the most important categories in the consumer price index are food and non-alcoholic beverages (33 percent of the total weight) and transport (12 percent). The index also includes: healthcare (9 percent); housing and utilities (9 percent); alcoholic beverages, tobacco (7 percent); other goods and services (5 percent); furniture, household items and decoration, home care and repair (5 percent); and education (5 percent). Clothing and footwear; hotels, cafes and restaurants; communication; and recreation and culture account for the remaining 15 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.60 5.50 59.31 -3.30 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Georgia Inflation Rises in August
The annual inflation rate in Georgia rose to 5.6% in August 2026 from a four-month low of 5.5% in the previous month. The increase was mainly driven by faster price growth for transport (15.2% vs 14.2% in July), housing and utilities (8.5% vs 8.3%), and health (5.2% vs 4.7%). Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation also edged up to 5.0% from 4.9%, while recreation and culture accelerated to 1.5% from 1.0%. Meanwhile, inflation softened for restaurants and hotels (6.8% vs 7.9%), clothing and footwear (0.6% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (7.1% vs 7.6%), while education inflation was unchanged at 2.4%. Additionally, costs continued to decline for communication (-7.5% vs -6.3%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-1.8% vs -2.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.4% in August, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in July.
2026-09-03
Georgia Inflation Eases to 4-Month Low
Georgia's annual inflation rate eased to 5.5% in July 2025, the lowest level in four months, from 5.8% in June. The main downward pressure came from softer price increases for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.9% vs 5.6% in June) and transport (14.2% vs 16.5%). Price growth also slowed for restaurants and hotels (7.9% vs 8.4%) and clothing and footwear (1.1% vs 2.1%), while remaining unchanged for health (4.7%) and education (2.4%). Meanwhile, prices continued to decline for furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-2.4% vs -2.2%) and communication (-6.3% vs -6.4%). In contrast, inflation rose for housing and utilities (8.3% vs 7.2%), recreation and culture (1.0% vs 0.9%), miscellaneous goods and services (7.6% vs 7.3%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.6% vs 5.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.4% in July, after rising 0.1% in June and marking the first monthly fall since last December.
2026-08-03
Georgia Inflation Rate Ticks Higher
Georgia's annual inflation rate edged up to 5.8% in June 2026 from 5.7% in the previous month. Price growth accelerated across major categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.6% vs 5.2% in May), housing and utilities (7.2% vs 7.0%), and transport (16.5% vs 15.1%). Overall inflation was also influenced by a rebound in recreation and culture (0.9% vs -0.1%) and stronger increases in restaurant and hotel costs (8.4% vs 7.6%), while costs for education remained unchanged at 2.4%. Meanwhile, price pressures eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.4% vs 7.2%), clothing and footwear (2.1% vs 3.0%), health (4.7% vs 5.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (7.3% vs 8.0%). In addition, deflation deepened for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-2.2% vs -1.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in June, slowing from 0.3% in May and marking the weakest monthly increase since December 2025.
2026-07-03