Georgia Population 2026: 3.94 Million (Caucasus Country)
Georgia, the country in the Caucasus (not the US state), has a population of 3.94 million, according to Geostat on 1 January 2026. Here are the people, languages, size and tourism figures behind that number.
Georgia's population in 2026
Georgia, the country in the Caucasus, had 3.94 million inhabitants on 1 January 2026, according to Geostat, the national statistics office. That is 0.3% more than a year earlier. About 1.5 million live in Tbilisi, the capital.
The 2024 census counted 3,929,581 people (Georgia Today, reporting Geostat, 22 June 2026). Check the date next to any Georgia country population figure you read, because estimates from other sites run lower.
| Georgia at a glance | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population | 3.94 million (1 January 2026, Geostat) |
| Capital | Tbilisi, about 1.5 million people |
| Area | 69,700 km² |
| Density | about 56 people per km² (3.94 million divided by 69,700 km²) |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Life expectancy | 73.7 years |
| Urban share | 61.3% (Worldometer estimate, 2026) |
| Median age | 37.6 years (Worldometer estimate, 2026) |
Georgian people, languages and communities
Georgian is the official language, written in the Mkhedruli alphabet. Russian is widely understood among older generations, and Armenian, Azeri, Ossetian, Svan and Mingrelian are also spoken. Svan and Mingrelian are local languages, and together with the others they make a mosaic of communities. In tourist areas, English is used more and more.
Faith follows a similar pattern of a large majority and clear minorities. Between 83% and 85% of Georgians belong to the Georgian Orthodox Church, a pillar of national identity. Muslims make up 10 to 10.7%, mainly in Adjara and the south. Armenian Apostolic believers account for about 3.9% and Catholics about 0.8%. Our page on religion in Georgia covers the rest.
For traditions, hospitality and customs, read Georgian culture.
Size, borders and landscape
Georgia covers 69,700 km² between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, with 310 km of Black Sea coast around resorts such as Batumi.
Four countries share its land borders:
- Russia: 723 km
- Azerbaijan: 322 km
- Armenia: 164 km
- Turkey: 252 km
The high ground is where the numbers get dramatic. Ushguli, at 2,200 m, is the highest village in the Caucasus and one of the highest villages in Europe inhabited all year. Mount Shkhara, at 5,193 m, is the highest point and a draw for trekkers and mountaineers. For routes and practical advice, use our Georgia travel guide.
Tourism and economy in numbers
International visits grew from 7.5 million in 2017 to 9.3 million in 2019, and the first half of 2025 brought 3.2 million international visitors.
| Period | International arrivals |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 7.5 million visits |
| 2019 (before the pandemic) | 9.3 million visits |
| First half of 2025 | 3.2 million visitors, 2.3 million of them staying more than one day |
The first two rows count visits over a full year. The last counts visitors over six months, so don't compare them line by line.
The main source markets are Russia, Israel, the European Union and United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and Armenia. Tourism revenue equals close to 8-9% of GDP, which makes the sector hard to ignore.
The wider economy has moved fast too. GDP per capita reached USD 6,031 in 2023, up from USD 4,345 in 2017, and came close to USD 6,840 in 2024. Growth topped 9% in 2024, driven by tourism, technology, trade and construction.
Wine, parks and heritage in figures
Georgia is considered the cradle of viticulture. It counts more than 500 native grape varieties, led by Saperavi (red) and Rkatsiteli (white). Many wines are made with the qvevri method, using clay jars buried in the ground. Archaeological traces of winemaking go back 8,000 years, and Kakheti is the leading wine region.
The protected areas differ a lot from one another:
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park: 85,000 hectares of forest and alpine meadow.
- Vashlovani National Park: 246 km² of semi-arid land and canyons.
- Tusheti National Park: deep valleys and traditional villages.
- Batumi Botanical Garden: more than 2,000 plant species.
More than 300 bird species have been recorded across the country. In stone, Vardzia is the standout: 3,000 caves on 19 levels, one of the jewels of Georgian medieval heritage.
Want to see these regions in person? Our local experts in Georgia can build the route, with trips to Georgia designed around the places above.
See the numbers on the ground
A figure like 3.94 million says little until you see the places behind it: Kakheti's wine country, the Tusheti valleys, the cave city of Vardzia. Georgia is small enough to combine mountains, vineyards, the capital and the sea in one trip, and that is where a well-built route matters.
Tell us what you want to see and who you travel with, and a local expert will shape a tailor-made trip to Georgia.
Georgia in numbers FAQ
The Tbilisi metro has 2 lines and 23 stations over 27 km. Rustaveli is the deepest station, 60 m down, and it has a 120 m escalator, among the longest in Europe. Announcements are in Georgian and English, and you pay with the Metromoney card. Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight and come often at rush hours.
Tbilisi averages 12 to 13 °C over the year. Winters are moderately cold at 3 to 7 °C with little snow, and summers are hot and dry at 27 to 32 °C. Rain falls at 500 to 785 mm a year, with a peak in spring. The climate is humid subtropical with a continental tendency.
Swimming on the Black Sea coast is possible from May to September. Batumi is among the resorts where you can plan a beach stay in that window.
