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GeoStat reports unemployment rate in Georgia remains steady at 13.9% in 2025

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According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat), the unemployment rate in 2025 remained unchanged from the previous year, remaining at 13.9 per cent.

The report indicates that in 2025, the labour force participation rate declined marginally by 0.3 percentage points compared to 2024, reaching 54.5 per cent. The employment rate recorded a 0.2 percentage point decrease, amounting to 46.9 per cent. In urban areas, the labour force participation rate fell by 0.5 percentage points, whereas it remained unchanged in rural regions. Employment in urban centres decreased by 1.2 percentage points, while in rural areas it increased by 1.1 percentage points, reaching 47.3 per cent and 46.3 per cent respectively.

Furthermore, the GeoStat’s report states that employed individuals accounted for 69.3 per cent of the total workforce in 2025, representing an increase of 0.8 percentage points from the previous year. The unemployment rate in urban areas rose by 1.3 percentage points year-on-year, while in rural areas it decreased by 2.1 percentage points. The most significant declines in unemployment were observed in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Kvemo Kartli, and Guria, with reductions of 3.1, 2.9, and 2.0 percentage points, respectively.

GeoStat’s data also highlights that unemployment remains higher among men than women. In 2025, the rate among women increased slightly by 0.2 percentage points, whereas among men it decreased by 0.3 percentage points.

The labour force participation rate remains higher among men, at 66.3 per cent, compared to 44.2 per cent for women in 2025. Year-on-year, participation dipped by 0.7 percentage points for women but edged up by 0.1 percentage points for men. Similarly, employment among women fell by 0.7 percentage points, while it increased modestly by 0.2 percentage points among men.

Age-wise, the highest unemployment rate in 2025 was observed among the 15–19 age group at 39.0 per cent. Conversely, the lowest rate was recorded among those aged 65 and older, at 3.5 per cent. This disparity is primarily attributed to low activity levels within the older age bracket.

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image Forecasters predict brief spells of rain and thunderstorms across Georgia amid warm conditions in the coming days

11.05.2026.17:11

According to meteorologists, brief spells of rain and thunderstorms are expected across Georgia over the coming days, against a backdrop of warm temperatures.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) reports that Tbilisi can expect short bursts of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on May 12-13, with dry conditions returning on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.

“In the coastal regions (Batumi, Kobuleti, Anaklia, Poti): brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast for May 12–13, with clearing skies on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +22 to +24°C.
In the lowland regions of western Georgia (Zestaponi, Kutaisi, Samtredia, Zugdidi, Martvili, Ozurgeti), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected on May 12–13, with an improvement on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.

In the mountainous regions of western Georgia (Ambrolauri, Oni, Tsageri, Shovi, Chiatura, Sachkhere, Khulo, the Rikoti Pass), brief rain and thunderstorms are anticipated on May 12–13, with largely dry conditions on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +21 to +23°C.

In the high-altitude regions of western Georgia (Mestia, Bakhmaro), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected on May 12–13, with conditions remaining largely dry on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +19 to +21°C.

In Kartli (Rustavi, Bolnisi, Marneuli, Gardabani, Gori, Tskhinvali): brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.

In Kakheti (Sagarejo, Telavi, Gurjaani, Sighnaghi, Lagodekhi, Kvareli, Akhmeta, Dedoplistskaro): brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +25 to +27°C.

In the mountainous regions of eastern Georgia (Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi, Dusheti, Tianeti, Pasanauri), brief rain and thunderstorms are anticipated. Daytime temperatures will reach +21 to +23°C.

In the high-altitude regions of eastern Georgia (Akhalkalaki, Tsalka, Bakuriani, Gudauri, Omalo), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +15 to +17°C,” stated in the National Environment Agency’s bulletin.

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