BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 10. Georgia’s absolute
poverty rate declined by 2.3 percentage points year-on-year to 7.1%
in 2025.
Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics office of Georgia
shows that the poverty rate in urban areas fell by 1.8 percentage
points to 6%, while in rural areas it dropped by 3 percentage
points to 9%.
The data reflects continued improvement in household income and
living conditions across both urban and rural regions of the
country. It also showed that poverty levels in rural areas remained
higher than in cities despite the stronger pace of decline recorded
outside urban centers.
In recent years, the government of Georgia has expanded social
spending and employment support measures as part of its poverty
reduction strategy. In the 2025 state budget, authorities increased
financing for social protection programs, pensions, healthcare, and
targeted assistance, while also raising public sector salaries and
regional infrastructure investment.
The government has additionally linked poverty reduction efforts
to economic growth and labor market policies. Prime Minister Irakli
Kobakhidze said Georgia’s economy grew by 7.5% in 2025, helping
around 90,000 people rise above the poverty line. The authorities
also expanded the targeted social assistance system by raising the
eligibility threshold and allowing employed beneficiaries to retain
aid for up to four years under the state employment support
program.
Georgia has also continued cooperation with international
financial institutions on inclusive growth and regional development
initiatives. The World Bank and Asian Development Bank have
supported reforms related to employment, education access,
municipal infrastructure, and regional connectivity.
