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Economy of Georgia vs Ukraine compared: GDP & Debt

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Georgia has a GDP of $34.2B compared to $191B for Ukraine, ranking 107/197 and 57/197 by economy size, respectively.

Georgia has $12.3B in government debt (36.1% of GDP), compared to $171B (89.7% of GDP) in Ukraine.

Georgia vs Ukraine GDP by year

Georgia
Ukraine
1x
Year GDP, current $
Georgia Ukraine
2024 $34,189,423,545 $190,741,262,415
2023 $30,777,833,601 $181,221,517,869
2022 $24,984,568,960 $161,989,520,721
2021 $18,853,115,589 $199,765,859,571
2020 $16,010,869,216 $156,617,722,013
2019 $17,638,337,117 $153,883,047,510
2018 $17,902,544,881 $130,891,088,294
2017 $16,473,125,375 $112,090,505,082
2016 $15,444,548,902 $93,355,869,404
2015 $15,223,796,149 $91,030,967,789
2014 $17,966,015,109 $133,503,871,862
2013 $17,517,660,144 $190,498,811,460
2012 $16,894,392,033 $182,591,753,828
2011 $15,475,290,469 $169,333,835,202
2010 $12,426,907,967 $141,209,170,427
2009 $10,766,920,066 $121,552,153,444
2008 $12,795,145,131 $188,110,390,660
2007 $10,172,931,089 $148,733,861,386
2006 $7,745,250,734 $111,884,752,475
2005 $6,410,912,050 $89,238,865,119
2004 $5,125,365,192 $67,220,154,164
2003 $3,991,377,904 $52,010,355,753
2002 $3,395,766,678 $43,956,163,612
2001 $3,219,462,262 $39,309,580,983
2000 $3,057,475,335 $32,375,083,935
1999 $2,800,025,883 $31,580,639,554
1998 $3,613,497,317 $41,882,523,345
1997 $3,510,520,231 $50,151,531,592
1996 $3,094,936,177 $44,558,831,005
1995 $2,693,732,612 $48,213,856,469
1994 $2,513,867,645 $52,549,580,265
1993 $2,701,181,331 $65,648,559,903
1992 $3,690,328,964 $73,945,908,384
1991 $6,324,503,311 $77,350,733,982
1990 $7,735,927,264 $81,393,558,423
1989 $8,902,632,715 $82,709,161,099
1988 $8,833,588,173 $74,703,517,903
1987 $7,321,981,334 $64,087,694,038

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

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GDP per capita in Georgia vs Ukraine by year

Georgia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Georgia Ukraine
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $9,241 $28,285 $5,038 $18,550
2023 $8,284 $25,072 $4,803 $17,665
2022 $6,730 $22,461 $3,946 $14,770
2021 $5,084 $18,916 $4,510 $17,846
2020 $4,301 $16,791 $3,505 $15,541
2019 $4,741 $16,770 $3,423 $14,217
2018 $4,804 $15,022 $2,895 $12,555
2017 $4,419 $13,719 $2,467 $11,536
2016 $4,143 $13,065 $2,047 $10,865
2015 $4,087 $12,270 $1,988 $9,922
2014 $4,830 $11,771 $2,904 $10,494
2013 $4,712 $10,797 $4,130 $10,904
2012 $4,531 $10,060 $3,951 $9,552
2011 $4,120 $8,564 $3,657 $9,127
2010 $3,282 $7,712 $3,040 $8,453
2009 $2,823 $7,119 $2,607 $7,995
2008 $3,325 $7,279 $4,018 $9,324
2007 $2,635 $6,951 $3,160 $8,900
2006 $1,996 $5,980 $2,366 $7,971
2005 $1,643 $5,272 $1,875 $7,142
2004 $1,305 $4,635 $1,401 $6,663
2003 $1,010 $4,240 $1,076 $5,764
2002 $854 $3,719 $903 $5,123
2001 $802 $3,441 $800 $4,747
2000 $750 $3,161 $653 $4,228
1999 $674 $2,977 $632 $3,871
1998 $852 $2,795 $831 $3,794
1997 $807 $2,616 $987 $3,794
1996 $689 $2,253 $870 $3,812
1995 $578 $1,919 $933 $4,124
1994 $520 $1,764 $1,009 $4,565
1993 $550 $1,898 $1,254 $5,766
1992 $757 $2,643 $1,413 $6,568
1991 $1,308 $4,727 $1,483 $7,148
1990 $1,611 $5,836 $1,564 $7,591
1989 $1,853 - $1,593 -
1988 $1,844 - $1,444 -
1987 $1,544 - $1,244 -

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 $5,038 in Ukraine, ranking 120/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Georgia ranks 74th at $28,285, while Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,550.

Economic indicators

Georgia Ukraine
Gross domestic product
$34.2B
2024
$191B
2024
GDP rank
107/197
2024
57/197
2024
GDP growth
9.68%
2023-2024
2.91%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$9,241
2024
$5,038
2024
GDP per capita rank
89/197
2024
120/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$28,285
2024
$18,550
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
74/197
2024
101/197
2024
Government debt
$12.3B
2024
$171B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
36.1%
2024
89.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$3,336
2024
$4,520
2024
Government debt per person rank
96/185
2024
86/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,891
2026
$5,370
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$4.42B
2018
Number of billionaires
2
2025
7
2025
Income share by richest 10%
26.2%
2024
21.7%
2020
Income share by poorest 10%
2.9%
2024
4.3%
2020
Government expenditure, % of GDP
30.3%
2024
71.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
1.11%
2023-2024
6.5%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
8%
2024
15.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
8.01%
2024
9.83%
2021
Population
3697615
40125599

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Georgia
Spending

Debt
Ukraine
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Georgia Ukraine
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 30.3% 36.1% 71.3% 89.7%
2023 29.7% 38.9% 73.4% 81.2%
2022 28.5% 39.2% 65.4% 77.7%
2021 31.2% 49.1% 40.5% 48.9%
2020 34.1% 59.6% 45.6% 60.5%
2019 28.7% 40% 41.5% 50.5%
2018 26.7% 38.2% 41.9% 60.4%
2017 27.2% 38.9% 41.7% 71.6%
2016 27.8% 39.5% 40.8% 79.5%
2015 27% 36% 43% 79.3%
2014 27.5% 30.3% 44.8% 70.3%
2013 26.6% 28.9% 48.1% 40.5%
2012 27.7% 28.1% 49% 37.5%
2011 27.1% 27.7% 45.7% 36.9%
2010 31% 31.4% 49.2% 40.6%
2009 34.8% 33.6% 48.6% 35.4%
2008 31.8% 26.3% 47.1% 20.4%
2007 27.7% 22.5% 43.7% 12.3%
2006 22.7% 28.3% 44.6% 14.8%
2005 21.6% 35.3% 44.2% 17.7%
2004 18.9% 44.3% 41.6% 24.8%
2003 16.1% 54.6% 38.9% 29.4%
2002 16% 50.3% 37.9% 33.6%
2001 16.8% 53% 36.7% 36.7%
2000 16.9% 58.5% 35.5% 43.8%
1999 19.8% 76.5% 25.8% 59%
1998 18.9% 80% 37.1% 46.5%
1997 21.9% 48.2% 40.8% 28.9%
1996 18.4% 38.9% 36.9% 24.4%
1995 15.6% 19.8% 41.3% 30.2%

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 Ukraine spent $136B, or 71.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 36.1% in Georgia and 89.7% in Ukraine, ranking 144/185 and 33/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Georgia

Ukraine
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Georgia Ukraine
2024 -2.3% -17.2%
2023 -2.33% -19.3%
2022 -2.2% -15.6%
2021 -5.97% -3.97%
2020 -9.16% -5.92%
2019 -1.82% -2.08%
2018 -0.8% -2.12%
2017 -0.45% -2.36%
2016 -1.49% -2.46%
2015 -1.16% -1.16%
2014 -1.78% -4.46%
2013 -1.25% -4.78%
2012 -0.71% -4.31%
2011 -0.81% -2.76%
2010 -4.48% -5.77%
2009 -6.36% -6.27%
2008 -1.92% -3.14%
2007 0.81% -1.97%
2006 3.28% -1.36%
2005 2.14% -2.28%
2004 3.59% -4.41%
2003 -0.55% -0.89%
2002 -0.19% -1.84%
2001 -0.71% -3.03%
2000 -1.92% -3.19%
1999 -4.72% 4.95%
1998 -4% -2.69%
1997 -6.79% -5.37%
1996 -5.91% -3.09%
1995 -4.89% -4.72%

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 Ukraine's deficit of $32.8B, or 17.2% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Georgia recorded a fiscal deficit in 26 of those years, while Ukraine ran a deficit in 29 years. On average, Georgia posted an annual deficit equal to 2.16% of GDP, compared to deficit of 4.45% of GDP for Ukraine.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Georgia

Ukraine
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Georgia Ukraine
2024 1.11% 6.5%
2023 2.49% 12.9%
2022 11.9% 20.2%
2021 9.57% 9.4%
2020 5.2% 2.7%
2019 4.85% 7.9%
2018 2.62% 10.9%
2017 6.04% 14.4%
2016 2.13% 13.9%
2015 4% 48.7%
2014 3.07% 12.1%
2013 -0.51% -0.3%
2012 -0.94% 0.6%
2011 8.54% 8%
2010 7.11% 9.4%
2009 1.73% 15.9%
2008 10% 25.2%
2007 9.24% 12.8%
2006 9.16% 9.1%
2005 8.25% 13.5%
2004 5.66% 9%
2003 0.84% 5.2%
2002 5.59% 0.8%
2001 4.65% 12%
2000 4.06% 28.2%
1999 19.2% 22.7%
1998 3.57% 10.6%
1997 7.09% 15.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); 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 12.8% in Ukraine. In 2024, inflation was 1.11% in Georgia and 6.5% in Ukraine.

Top exports between countries

Georgia
Export category Export value
Transport & tourism services $324M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $58.9M
Metals $12.4M
Raw agricultural goods $7.72M
Raw materials & minerals $4.18M
Machinery & equipment $2.04M
IT & IP services $1.91M
Business & finance services $1.5M
Chemicals & pharma $1.48M
Government & miscellaneous services $387K
Ukraine
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $97.5M
Chemicals & pharma $39.3M
Machinery & equipment $25.2M
Metals $23.6M
Animal & marine products $21.1M
Wood & paper products $12.1M
Textiles & consumer goods $11.2M
Raw agricultural goods $7.93M
Raw materials & minerals $5.1M
Miscellaneous $309K

Balance of trade

Georgia Ukraine
Current account balance
-$1.79B
2024
-$15.1B
2024
Current account balance ranking
139/190
2024
179/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-5.22%
2024
-7.94%
2024
Goods imports
$15.2B
2024
$72.3B
2024
Goods exports
$8.63B
2024
$39.3B
2024
Service imports
$3.81B
2024
$22.9B
2024
Service exports
$7.71B
2024
$17.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
55.6%
2024
48.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
47.8%
2024
29.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

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

Georgia Ukraine
Economic freedom 69.6 54.1
Economic freedom ranking 41/197 135/197
Property rights 53 21.6
Government integrity 59.9 35
Judicial effectiveness 53.8 28.2
Tax burden 87.8 83.7
Government spending 73.9 0
Fiscal health 89.1 3.9
Business freedom 76.6 57.4
Labor freedom 64 46.9
Monetary freedom 70.2 65.7
Trade freedom 86.8 73
Investment freedom 60 35
Financial freedom 60 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Georgia
Ukraine
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Georgia Ukraine
2026 69.6 -
2025 69 -
2024 68.4 -
2023 68.7 -
2022 71.8 54.1
2021 77.2 56.2
2020 77.1 54.9
2019 75.9 52.3
2018 76.2 51.9
2017 76 48.1
2016 72.6 46.8
2015 73 46.9
2014 72.6 49.3
2013 72.2 46.3
2012 69.4 46.1
2011 70.4 45.8
2010 70.4 46.4
2009 69.8 48.8
2008 69.2 51
2007 69.3 51.5
2006 64.5 54.4
2005 57.1 55.8
2004 58.9 53.7
2003 58.6 51.1
2002 56.7 48.2
2001 58.3 48.5
2000 54.3 47.8
1999 52.5 43.7
1998 47.9 40.4
1997 46.5 43.5
1996 44.1 40.6
1995 - 39.9

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 54.1 for Ukraine, ranking 135/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Georgia Ukraine
Services, % of GDP
62%
2024
60.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
19.6%
2024
19%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
5.49%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$30B
2024
$184B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$26,200
2024
$18,560
2024
Total reserves including gold
$4.45B
2024
$43.8B
2024
Total reserves ranking
104/177
2024
46/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$1.14B
2024
-$3.71B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$1.6B
2024
$4.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$462M
2024
$305M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
15.2%
2024
5.42%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
9.4%
2024
23.2%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
24.5%
2024
18.6%
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.