Georgia's annual inflation rate eased to 5.7% in May 2026 from 5.9% in the previous month. Despite the moderation in the headline rate, price growth accelerated in transport (15.1% vs. 10.3% in April), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.2% vs. 6.5%), and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (7.0% vs. 6.5%). Inflation also edged higher for clothing and footwear (3.0% vs. 2.9%), health (5.1% vs. 4.9%), and restaurants and hotels (7.6% vs. 7.5%), while education costs rose at a steady pace of 2.4%. Meanwhile, inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.2% vs. 7.5%) and miscellaneous goods and services (8.0% vs. 9.0%). Deflation persisted in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-1.3% vs. -2.4%), communication (-6.4% vs. -4.0%), and recreation and culture (-0.1% vs. -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.3% in May, from a 1.7% increase in the preceding period. source: National Statistics Office of Georgia

Inflation Rate in Georgia decreased to 5.70 percent in May from 5.90 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Georgia averaged 6.85 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 June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Georgia decreased to 5.70 percent in May from 5.90 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Georgia is expected to be 6.70 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, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-04 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 5.9% 4.3% 4.5%
2026-06-03 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 5.7% 5.9% 6.4%
2026-07-03 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 5.9% 6.7%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 196.20 195.60 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.80 3.50 percent May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 100.40 105.78 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 103.18 104.93 points May 2026
Export Prices 100.70 103.00 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 5.20 7.50 percent May 2026
GDP Deflator 104.60 104.20 points Dec 2025
Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 1.80 percent May 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 5.40 5.90 percent May 2026
Import Prices 101.10 102.90 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 5.70 5.90 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 1.70 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 149.50 148.70 points Apr 2026
PPI YoY 6.70 6.50 percent Apr 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
5.70 5.90 59.31 -3.30 1996 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Georgia Inflation Rate Slows in May
Georgia's annual inflation rate eased to 5.7% in May 2026 from 5.9% in the previous month. Despite the moderation in the headline rate, price growth accelerated in transport (15.1% vs. 10.3% in April), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.2% vs. 6.5%), and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (7.0% vs. 6.5%). Inflation also edged higher for clothing and footwear (3.0% vs. 2.9%), health (5.1% vs. 4.9%), and restaurants and hotels (7.6% vs. 7.5%), while education costs rose at a steady pace of 2.4%. Meanwhile, inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.2% vs. 7.5%) and miscellaneous goods and services (8.0% vs. 9.0%). Deflation persisted in furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-1.3% vs. -2.4%), communication (-6.4% vs. -4.0%), and recreation and culture (-0.1% vs. -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.3% in May, from a 1.7% increase in the preceding period.
2026-06-03
Georgia Inflation Rate Highest In Over 3 Years
The inflation rate in Georgia advanced by 5.9% year-on-year in April 2026, the highest level since February 2023, from 4.3% in the previous month. Costs increased in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.5% vs 6.2% in March), housing utilities (6.5% vs 0.6%), health (4.9% vs 4.2%), transportation (10.3% vs 4%), and restaurants and hotels (7.5% vs 7%). At the same time, inflation remained steady for food and non-alcoholic beverages (at 7.5%) and education (at 2.4%), while prices recovered for clothing and footwear (2.9% vs -0.8%). Costs also fell at a slower pace for furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance (-2.4% vs -3.2%), communication (4% vs -4.3%), and recreation and culture (-0.4% vs -1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices jumped 1.7% in April, following a 0.8% increase in the preceding period.
2026-05-04
Georgia Inflation Rate Slows to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Georgia edged down to 4.3% in March 2026, the lowest level in three months, from 4.6% in February. Food and non-alcoholic beverages remained the main driver of inflation, although price growth slowed to 7.5% from 9.5% in the previous month. This was largely due to increases in fish (21.2%), fruit and grapes (13.4%), bread and cereals (9.6%), and meat (9.6%). Transport inflation accelerated to 4% (vs 0.9%), driven by higher costs for transport services (7.3%) and the operation of personal transport equipment (5.7%). Meanwhile, prices for miscellaneous goods and services rose by 9.8%, the same as in February, due to personal effects (58.1%), as well as insurance (8.5%) and personal care (4.3%). Alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices increased by 6.2%, up from 4.3% in the previous month. In contrast, inflation moderated for health (4.2% vs 5.9%) and restaurants and hotels (7.0% vs 7.2%). Compared to the previous month, the CPI went up 0.8%.
2026-04-03