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Economy of Georgia vs Moldova compared: GDP & Debt

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Georgia has a GDP of $34.2B compared to $18.2B for Moldova, ranking 107/197 and 134/197 by economy size, respectively.

Georgia has $12.3B in government debt (36.1% of GDP), compared to $7.06B (38.8% of GDP) in Moldova.

Georgia vs Moldova GDP by year

Georgia
Moldova
1x
Year GDP, current $
Georgia Moldova
2024 $34,189,423,545 $18,200,340,854
2023 $30,777,833,601 $16,711,906,746
2022 $24,984,568,960 $14,525,337,524
2021 $18,853,115,589 $13,691,869,264
2020 $16,010,869,216 $11,530,746,234
2019 $17,638,337,117 $11,736,797,055
2018 $17,902,544,881 $11,252,353,421
2017 $16,473,125,375 $9,514,404,016
2016 $15,444,548,902 $7,980,917,076
2015 $15,223,796,149 $7,797,667,197
2014 $17,966,015,109 $9,402,090,138
2013 $17,517,660,144 $9,496,717,876
2012 $16,894,392,033 $8,709,138,635
2011 $15,475,290,469 $8,414,352,020
2010 $12,426,907,967 $6,974,982,370
2009 $10,766,920,066 $5,439,434,272
2008 $12,795,145,131 $6,054,824,248
2007 $10,172,931,089 $4,401,173,152
2006 $7,745,250,734 $3,408,255,451
2005 $6,410,912,050 $2,988,342,907
2004 $5,125,365,192 $2,598,249,556
2003 $3,991,377,904 $1,980,907,435
2002 $3,395,766,678 $1,661,818,168
2001 $3,219,462,262 $1,480,673,594
2000 $3,057,475,335 $1,288,429,392
1999 $2,800,025,883 $1,170,782,957
1998 $3,613,497,317 $1,698,717,505
1997 $3,510,520,231 $1,930,081,169
1996 $3,094,936,177 $1,695,122,174
1995 $2,693,732,612 $1,752,999,370
1994 $2,513,867,645 $1,702,314,268
1993 $2,701,181,331 $2,371,813,324
1992 $3,690,328,964 $2,319,243,436
1991 $6,324,503,311 $3,094,565,871
1990 $7,735,927,264 $3,592,857,043
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 Georgia vs Moldova by year

Georgia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Moldova
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Georgia Moldova
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $9,241 $28,285 $7,576 $18,615
2023 $8,284 $25,072 $6,800 $17,747
2022 $6,730 $22,461 $5,744 $16,453
2021 $5,084 $18,916 $5,275 $15,682
2020 $4,301 $16,791 $4,376 $13,527
2019 $4,741 $16,770 $4,405 $13,413
2018 $4,804 $15,022 $4,156 $11,868
2017 $4,419 $13,719 $3,453 $11,252
2016 $4,143 $13,065 $2,847 $10,326
2015 $4,087 $12,270 $2,750 $9,198
2014 $4,830 $11,771 $3,290 $8,643
2013 $4,712 $10,797 $3,321 $8,233
2012 $4,531 $10,060 $3,045 $7,255
2011 $4,120 $8,564 $2,941 $6,833
2010 $3,282 $7,712 $2,437 $6,323
2009 $2,823 $7,119 $1,898 $5,827
2008 $3,325 $7,279 $2,111 $6,153
2007 $2,635 $6,951 $1,531 $5,590
2006 $1,996 $5,980 $1,183 $5,271
2005 $1,643 $5,272 $1,034 $4,866
2004 $1,305 $4,635 $897 $4,378
2003 $1,010 $4,240 $682 $3,960
2002 $854 $3,719 $571 $3,633
2001 $802 $3,441 $507 $3,311
2000 $750 $3,161 $441 $3,045
1999 $674 $2,977 $399 $2,910
1998 $852 $2,795 $579 $2,965
1997 $807 $2,616 $657 $3,136
1996 $689 $2,253 $575 $3,021
1995 $578 $1,919 $594 $3,146
1994 $520 $1,764 $574 $3,111
1993 $550 $1,898 $797 $4,394
1992 $757 $2,643 $778 $4,337
1991 $1,308 $4,727 $1,038 $5,980
1990 $1,611 $5,836 $1,207 $6,895
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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Georgia's GDP per capita is $9,241, ranking 89/197, compared to $7,576 in Moldova, ranking 99/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Georgia ranks 74th at $28,285, while Moldova ranks 100th at $18,615.

Economic indicators

Georgia Moldova
Gross domestic product
$34.2B
2024
$18.2B
2024
GDP rank
107/197
2024
134/197
2024
GDP growth
9.68%
2023-2024
0.1%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$9,241
2024
$7,576
2024
GDP per capita rank
89/197
2024
99/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$28,285
2024
$18,615
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
74/197
2024
100/197
2024
Government debt
$12.3B
2024
$7.06B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
36.1%
2024
38.8%
2024
Government debt per person
$3,336
2024
$2,938
2024
Government debt per person rank
96/185
2024
102/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,891
2026
$4,291
2026
Number of billionaires
2
2025
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
26.2%
2024
22.8%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
2.9%
2024
4.3%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
30.3%
2024
38%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
1.11%
2023-2024
4.68%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
8%
2024
6%
2025
Unemployment rate
8.01%
2024
1.43%
2024
Population
3697615
2341166

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Georgia
Spending

Debt
Moldova
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Georgia Moldova
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 30.3% 36.1% 38% 38.8%
2023 29.7% 38.9% 38.8% 34.9%
2022 28.5% 39.2% 36.6% 35%
2021 31.2% 49.1% 34.6% 33.6%
2020 34.1% 59.6% 36.7% 36.6%
2019 28.7% 40% 32% 28.8%
2018 26.7% 38.2% 31.5% 31.8%
2017 27.2% 38.9% 31% 34.9%
2016 27.8% 39.5% 30.5% 39.7%
2015 27% 36% 31.7% 42.1%
2014 27.5% 30.3% 33.8% 35.4%
2013 26.6% 28.9% 32.4% 30%
2012 27.7% 28.1% 33.7% 31.3%
2011 27.1% 27.7% 32.6% 24.2%
2010 31% 31.4% 34.1% 25.5%
2009 34.8% 33.6% 45.3% 32.6%
2008 31.8% 26.3% 41.5% 22.2%
2007 27.7% 22.5% 42.7% 28.3%
2006 22.7% 28.3% 40.3% 35%
2005 21.6% 35.3% 37.1% 40.4%
2004 18.9% 44.3% 34.8% 49.3%
2003 16.1% 54.6% 33.5% 68.1%
2002 16% 50.3% 30.7% 80.3%
2001 16.8% 53% 29.5% 85.4%
2000 16.9% 58.5% 34% 89.1%
1999 19.8% 76.5% 33% 150.7%
1998 18.9% 80% 39.1% 159.4%
1997 21.9% 48.2% 46% 89%
1996 18.4% 38.9% 43.3% 87.5%
1995 15.6% 19.8% 42% 79.5%

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, Georgia's government spending was $10.3B, accounting for 30.3% of its GDP, while Moldova spent $6.91B, or 38% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 36.1% in Georgia and 38.8% in Moldova, ranking 144/185 and 137/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Georgia

Moldova
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Georgia Moldova
2024 -2.3% -3.88%
2023 -2.33% -5.13%
2022 -2.2% -3.24%
2021 -5.97% -2.62%
2020 -9.16% -5.32%
2019 -1.82% -1.47%
2018 -0.8% -0.85%
2017 -0.45% -0.65%
2016 -1.49% -1.56%
2015 -1.16% -1.93%
2014 -1.78% -1.6%
2013 -1.25% -1.57%
2012 -0.71% -1.93%
2011 -0.81% -2.05%
2010 -4.48% -2.18%
2009 -6.36% -6.38%
2008 -1.92% -0.87%
2007 0.81% 0.15%
2006 3.28% -0.42%
2005 2.14% 1.44%
2004 3.59% 0.59%
2003 -0.55% 0.47%
2002 -0.19% -1.18%
2001 -0.71% -0.34%
2000 -1.92% -3.55%
1999 -4.72% -2.64%
1998 -4% -1.52%
1997 -6.79% -7.47%
1996 -5.91% -7.42%
1995 -4.89% -2.58%

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

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In 2024, Georgia's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $785M, equivalent to 2.3% of GDP. This compares to Moldova's deficit of $707M, or 3.88% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Georgia recorded a fiscal deficit in 26 of those years, while Moldova ran a deficit in 26 years. On average, Georgia posted an annual deficit equal to 2.16% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.26% of GDP for Moldova.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Georgia

Moldova
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Georgia Moldova
2024 1.11% 4.68%
2023 2.49% 13.4%
2022 11.9% 28.7%
2021 9.57% 5.11%
2020 5.2% 3.77%
2019 4.85% 4.84%
2018 2.62% 3.05%
2017 6.04% 6.57%
2016 2.13% 6.36%
2015 4% 9.68%
2014 3.07% 5.09%
2013 -0.51% 4.6%
2012 -0.94% 4.55%
2011 8.54% 7.69%
2010 7.11% 7.48%
2009 1.73% -0.06%
2008 10% 12.8%
2007 9.24% 12.4%
2006 9.16% 12.8%
2005 8.25% 12%
2004 5.66% 12.5%
2003 0.84% 11.7%
2002 5.59% 5.3%
2001 4.65% 9.76%
2000 4.06% 31.3%
1999 19.2% 39.3%
1998 3.57% 7.7%
1997 7.09% 11.8%

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

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Over the past 28 years, Georgia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 5.58%, compared with 10.5% in Moldova. In 2024, inflation was 1.11% in Georgia and 4.68% in Moldova.

Top exports between countries

Georgia
Export category Export value
Transport & tourism services $5.29M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $3.71M
Raw materials & minerals $2.15M
Chemicals & pharma $1.53M
Raw agricultural goods $501K
IT & IP services $322K
Wood & paper products $315K
Metals $259K
Textiles & consumer goods $84K
Machinery & equipment $45K
Moldova
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $16.6M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $8.36M
Raw materials & minerals $4.89M
Chemicals & pharma $2.42M
Animal & marine products $589K
Raw agricultural goods $497K
Textiles & consumer goods $455K
Metals $338K
Wood & paper products $234K
Miscellaneous $63K

Balance of trade

Georgia Moldova
Current account balance
-$1.79B
2024
-$3.01B
2024
Current account balance ranking
139/190
2024
156/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-5.22%
2024
-16.6%
2024
Goods imports
$15.2B
2024
$8.63B
2024
Goods exports
$8.63B
2024
$3.01B
2024
Service imports
$3.81B
2024
$1.8B
2024
Service exports
$7.71B
2024
$2.73B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
55.6%
2024
57.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
47.8%
2024
31.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

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

Georgia Moldova
Economic freedom 69.6 58.1
Economic freedom ranking 41/197 112/197
Property rights 53 40.4
Government integrity 59.9 45.1
Judicial effectiveness 53.8 32.4
Tax burden 87.8 87.9
Government spending 73.9 57.2
Fiscal health 89.1 70.3
Business freedom 76.6 68.3
Labor freedom 64 48.1
Monetary freedom 70.2 66
Trade freedom 86.8 76.8
Investment freedom 60 55
Financial freedom 60 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Georgia
Moldova
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Georgia Moldova
2026 69.6 58.1
2025 69 58.3
2024 68.4 57.1
2023 68.7 58.5
2022 71.8 61.3
2021 77.2 62.5
2020 77.1 62
2019 75.9 59.1
2018 76.2 58.4
2017 76 58
2016 72.6 57.4
2015 73 57.5
2014 72.6 57.3
2013 72.2 55.5
2012 69.4 54.4
2011 70.4 55.7
2010 70.4 53.7
2009 69.8 54.9
2008 69.2 57.9
2007 69.3 58.7
2006 64.5 58
2005 57.1 57.4
2004 58.9 57.1
2003 58.6 60
2002 56.7 57.4
2001 58.3 54.9
2000 54.3 59.6
1999 52.5 56.1
1998 47.9 53.5
1997 46.5 48.9
1996 44.1 52.5
1995 - 33

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

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The Economic Freedom Index for Georgia is 69.6, ranking 41/197, compared to 58.1 for Moldova, ranking 112/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Georgia Moldova
Services, % of GDP
62%
2024
62.3%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
19.6%
2024
16.8%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
5.49%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$30B
2024
$16.5B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$26,200
2024
$18,710
2024
Total reserves including gold
$4.45B
2024
$5.48B
2024
Total reserves ranking
104/177
2024
96/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$1.14B
2024
-$360M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$1.6B
2024
$458M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$462M
2024
$98.4M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
15.2%
2024
6.22%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
9.4%
2024
31.6%
2023
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
24.5%
2024
21.1%
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.