The Asian Development Bank has raised its forecast for Georgia's economic growth in 2026 from 5.5% to 6.3%. The revision is due to higher-than-expected business activity in the first half of the year. At the same time, increased geopolitical tensions in the region have had a limited impact on the country's economy so far.

According to the ADB, Georgia's GDP grew by 7.9% in the first half of the year. Services were the main source of growth: in the first quarter, the sector added 13.9%, with information and communication technologies growing by 36%, and transport and warehousing by 18%. Industry increased by 2%, while agriculture contracted by 3.3%.

Domestic demand also remained high: private consumption grew by 8%. At the same time, exports of goods and services increased by 6.8%, which was another factor supporting the economy.

Along with the growth forecast, the ADB also revised its inflation expectations — from 4.9% to 5.2% for 2026. The reason was the rise in energy prices on world markets, which increased inflationary pressure in Georgia.