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Economy of Estonia vs Georgia compared: GDP & Debt

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Estonia has a GDP of $43.1B compared to $34.2B for Georgia, ranking 100/197 and 107/197 by economy size, respectively.

Estonia has $10.1B in government debt (23.4% of GDP), compared to $12.3B (36.1% of GDP) in Georgia.

Estonia vs Georgia GDP by year

Estonia
Georgia
1x
Year GDP, current $
Estonia Georgia
2024 $43,130,419,829 $34,189,423,545
2023 $41,470,344,395 $30,777,833,601
2022 $38,226,641,740 $24,984,568,960
2021 $37,201,101,171 $18,853,115,589
2020 $31,820,771,494 $16,010,869,216
2019 $31,873,748,770 $17,638,337,117
2018 $31,222,632,741 $17,902,544,881
2017 $27,469,461,919 $16,473,125,375
2016 $24,561,027,788 $15,444,548,902
2015 $23,311,847,751 $15,223,796,149
2014 $27,055,689,003 $17,966,015,109
2013 $25,451,032,781 $17,517,660,144
2012 $23,237,406,116 $16,894,392,033
2011 $23,303,915,795 $15,475,290,469
2010 $19,524,355,419 $12,426,907,967
2009 $19,633,984,440 $10,766,920,066
2008 $24,342,935,404 $12,795,145,131
2007 $22,450,264,166 $10,172,931,089
2006 $17,025,671,810 $7,745,250,734
2005 $14,109,491,357 $6,410,912,050
2004 $12,148,595,031 $5,125,365,192
2003 $9,876,595,528 $3,991,377,904
2002 $7,370,119,619 $3,395,766,678
2001 $6,250,218,423 $3,219,462,262
2000 $5,686,579,748 $3,057,475,335
1999 $5,756,912,266 $2,800,025,883
1998 $5,674,080,543 $3,613,497,317
1997 $5,154,420,649 $3,510,520,231
1996 $4,786,018,988 $3,094,936,177
1995 $4,502,970,889 $2,693,732,612
1994 $4,123,011,420 $2,513,867,645
1993 $4,013,091,682 $2,701,181,331
1992 - $3,690,328,964
1991 - $6,324,503,311
1990 - $7,735,927,264
1989 - $8,902,632,715
1988 - $8,833,588,173
1987 - $7,321,981,334

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Estonia vs Georgia by year

Estonia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Georgia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Estonia Georgia
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $31,428 $49,969 $9,241 $28,285
2023 $30,264 $48,637 $8,284 $25,072
2022 $28,340 $48,218 $6,730 $22,461
2021 $27,951 $44,252 $5,084 $18,916
2020 $23,934 $40,672 $4,301 $16,791
2019 $24,021 $40,586 $4,741 $16,770
2018 $23,618 $37,121 $4,804 $15,022
2017 $20,852 $34,507 $4,419 $13,719
2016 $18,666 $31,948 $4,143 $13,065
2015 $17,722 $29,713 $4,087 $12,270
2014 $20,582 $29,404 $4,830 $11,771
2013 $19,310 $27,831 $4,712 $10,797
2012 $17,568 $26,243 $4,531 $10,060
2011 $17,556 $24,652 $4,120 $8,564
2010 $14,664 $21,614 $3,282 $7,712
2009 $14,712 $20,489 $2,823 $7,119
2008 $18,206 $22,804 $3,325 $7,279
2007 $16,745 $22,201 $2,635 $6,951
2006 $12,641 $19,344 $1,996 $5,980
2005 $10,415 $16,638 $1,643 $5,272
2004 $8,916 $14,538 $1,305 $4,635
2003 $7,205 $13,135 $1,010 $4,240
2002 $5,343 $11,667 $854 $3,719
2001 $4,503 $10,309 $802 $3,441
2000 $4,071 $9,425 $750 $3,161
1999 $4,141 $8,412 $674 $2,977
1998 $4,093 $8,451 $852 $2,795
1997 $3,683 $7,980 $807 $2,616
1996 $3,381 $6,892 $689 $2,253
1995 $3,134 $6,480 $578 $1,919
1994 $2,819 $5,967 $520 $1,764
1993 $2,686 $5,814 $550 $1,898
1992 - $5,872 $757 $2,643
1991 - $7,151 $1,308 $4,727
1990 - $7,481 $1,611 $5,836
1989 - - $1,853 -
1988 - - $1,844 -
1987 - - $1,544 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Estonia's GDP per capita is $31,428, ranking 40/197, compared to $9,241 in Georgia, ranking 89/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Estonia ranks 45th at $49,969, while Georgia ranks 74th at $28,285.

Economic indicators

Estonia Georgia
Gross domestic product
$43.1B
2024
$34.2B
2024
GDP rank
100/197
2024
107/197
2024
GDP growth
-0.09%
2023-2024
9.68%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$31,428
2024
$9,241
2024
GDP per capita rank
40/197
2024
89/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$49,969
2024
$28,285
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
45/197
2024
74/197
2024
Government debt
$10.1B
2024
$12.3B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
23.4%
2024
36.1%
2024
Government debt per person
$7,356
2024
$3,336
2024
Government debt per person rank
65/185
2024
96/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$23,740
2026
$6,891
2026
Number of billionaires
2
2025
2
2025
Income share by richest 10%
23.7%
2023
26.2%
2024
Income share by poorest 10%
3.1%
2023
2.9%
2024
Government expenditure, % of GDP
43.6%
2024
30.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
3.52%
2023-2024
1.11%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
8%
2024
Unemployment rate
7.5%
2024
8.01%
2024
Population
1339590
3697615

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Estonia
Spending

Debt
Georgia
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Estonia Georgia
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 43.6% 23.4% 30.3% 36.1%
2023 43.5% 20.1% 29.7% 38.9%
2022 40.1% 19.2% 28.5% 39.2%
2021 42.1% 18.4% 31.2% 49.1%
2020 44.7% 19.1% 34.1% 59.6%
2019 39.1% 9.05% 28.7% 40%
2018 38.8% 8.51% 26.7% 38.2%
2017 38.9% 9.43% 27.2% 38.9%
2016 38.9% 10.2% 27.8% 39.5%
2015 39.3% 10.8% 27% 36%
2014 37.6% 11.6% 27.5% 30.3%
2013 38.3% 11.4% 26.6% 28.9%
2012 39.4% 11.1% 27.7% 28.1%
2011 37.6% 7.6% 27.1% 27.7%
2010 40.7% 7.99% 31% 31.4%
2009 46.1% 7.98% 34.8% 33.6%
2008 39.5% 4.67% 31.8% 26.3%
2007 33.8% 3.91% 27.7% 22.5%
2006 33.5% 4.72% 22.7% 28.3%
2005 33.7% 4.73% 21.6% 35.3%
2004 34.1% 5.16% 18.9% 44.3%
2003 35% 5.6% 16.1% 54.6%
2002 35.9% 5.66% 16% 50.3%
2001 35.3% 4.93% 16.8% 53%
2000 36.4% 5.11% 16.9% 58.5%
1999 40.7% 5.93% 19.8% 76.5%
1998 38.9% 5.4% 18.9% 80%
1997 35.8% 6.03% 21.9% 48.2%
1996 38.6% 7.3% 18.4% 38.9%
1995 39.5% 8.66% 15.6% 19.8%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1999, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Estonia's government spending was $18.8B, accounting for 43.6% of its GDP, while Georgia spent $10.3B, or 30.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 23.4% in Estonia and 36.1% in Georgia, ranking 171/185 and 144/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Estonia

Georgia
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Estonia Georgia
2024 -1.51% -2.3%
2023 -3.13% -2.33%
2022 -1.08% -2.2%
2021 -2.57% -5.97%
2020 -5.42% -9.16%
2019 -0.11% -1.82%
2018 -1.15% -0.8%
2017 -1.07% -0.45%
2016 -0.62% -1.49%
2015 -0.24% -1.16%
2014 0.42% -1.78%
2013 -0.66% -1.25%
2012 -0.86% -0.71%
2011 0.09% -0.81%
2010 -1.09% -4.48%
2009 -3.43% -6.36%
2008 -2.92% -1.92%
2007 2.5% 0.81%
2006 2.71% 3.28%
2005 1.07% 2.14%
2004 2.29% 3.59%
2003 1.67% -0.55%
2002 0.29% -0.19%
2001 0.4% -0.71%
2000 -0.11% -1.92%
1999 -3.42% -4.72%
1998 0.65% -4%
1997 2.98% -6.79%
1996 -0.93% -5.91%
1995 -0.26% -4.89%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Estonia's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $651M, equivalent to 1.51% of GDP. This compares to Georgia's deficit of $785M, or 2.3% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Estonia recorded a fiscal deficit in 19 of those years, while Georgia ran a deficit in 26 years. On average, Estonia posted an annual deficit equal to 0.52% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.16% of GDP for Georgia.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Estonia

Georgia
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Estonia Georgia
2024 3.52% 1.11%
2023 9.16% 2.49%
2022 19.4% 11.9%
2021 4.65% 9.57%
2020 -0.44% 5.2%
2019 2.28% 4.85%
2018 3.44% 2.62%
2017 3.42% 6.04%
2016 0.15% 2.13%
2015 -0.49% 4%
2014 -0.11% 3.07%
2013 2.78% -0.51%
2012 3.93% -0.94%
2011 4.98% 8.54%
2010 2.97% 7.11%
2009 -0.08% 1.73%
2008 10.4% 10%
2007 6.6% 9.24%
2006 4.44% 9.16%
2005 4.08% 8.25%
2004 3.05% 5.66%
2003 1.33% 0.84%
2002 3.57% 5.59%
2001 5.75% 4.65%
2000 4.02% 4.06%
1999 3.3% 19.2%
1998 8.21% 3.57%
1997 10.6% 7.09%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Estonia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 4.46%, compared with 5.58% in Georgia. In 2024, inflation was 3.52% in Estonia and 1.11% in Georgia.

Top exports between countries

Estonia
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $6.46M
Animal & marine products $2.56M
Textiles & consumer goods $1.62M
Chemicals & pharma $778K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $755K
Wood & paper products $663K
Raw materials & minerals $360K
Weapons & explosives $167K
Metals $131K
Miscellaneous $41K
Georgia
Export category Export value
Transport & tourism services $14.3M
Chemicals & pharma $2.08M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $2.01M
IT & IP services $1.86M
Wood & paper products $1.13M
Machinery & equipment $683K
Raw agricultural goods $537K
Business & finance services $170K
Metals $103K
Precious metals & jewellery $96K

Balance of trade

Estonia Georgia
Current account balance
-$543M
2024
-$1.79B
2024
Current account balance ranking
107/190
2024
139/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-1.26%
2024
-5.22%
2024
Goods imports
$22.1B
2024
$15.2B
2024
Goods exports
$19B
2024
$8.63B
2024
Service imports
$10.4B
2024
$3.81B
2024
Service exports
$13.6B
2024
$7.71B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
75.4%
2024
55.6%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
75.7%
2024
47.8%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Estonia Georgia
Economic freedom 78.7 69.6
Economic freedom ranking 10/197 41/197
Property rights 93.6 53
Government integrity 86.3 59.9
Judicial effectiveness 92.4 53.8
Tax burden 77.9 87.8
Government spending 46 73.9
Fiscal health 93.1 89.1
Business freedom 82.8 76.6
Labor freedom 59 64
Monetary freedom 73.9 70.2
Trade freedom 79.4 86.8
Investment freedom 90 60
Financial freedom 70 60

Economic freedom comparison by year

Estonia
Georgia
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Estonia Georgia
2026 78.7 69.6
2025 78.9 69
2024 77.8 68.4
2023 78.6 68.7
2022 80 71.8
2021 78.2 77.2
2020 77.7 77.1
2019 76.6 75.9
2018 78.8 76.2
2017 79.1 76
2016 77.2 72.6
2015 76.8 73
2014 75.9 72.6
2013 75.3 72.2
2012 73.2 69.4
2011 75.2 70.4
2010 74.7 70.4
2009 76.4 69.8
2008 77.9 69.2
2007 78 69.3
2006 74.9 64.5
2005 75.2 57.1
2004 77.4 58.9
2003 77.7 58.6
2002 77.6 56.7
2001 76.1 58.3
2000 69.9 54.3
1999 73.8 52.5
1998 72.5 47.9
1997 69.1 46.5
1996 65.4 44.1
1995 65.2 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Estonia is 78.7, ranking 10/197, compared to 69.6 for Georgia, ranking 41/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Estonia Georgia
Services, % of GDP
65.7%
2024
62%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
20.1%
2024
19.6%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
1.77%
2024
5.49%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$39.6B
2024
$30B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$48,880
2024
$26,200
2024
Total reserves including gold
$2.07B
2024
$4.45B
2024
Total reserves ranking
125/177
2024
104/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$285M
2024
-$1.14B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$3.44B
2024
$1.6B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
-$3.72B
2024
$462M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
15.2%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
22.5%
2022
9.4%
2024
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
24.6%
2024
24.5%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2022–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1999, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.