Category: Georgia
Jobs.ge vacancies fall 8.1% in April, logistics sees largest monthly drop
In April 2026, 6,234 vacancies were published on jobs.ge, marking an 8.1% decrease compared to March 2026 and a 5.2% decline compared to April 2025, according to PMCG Research Center’s “Employment Tracker”. The report says the largest monthly decline was recorded in the Logistics, Transport and Distribution category, down 12.1%, while the smallest drop among […]
Read moreGeorgia woos Chinese travelers as visa-free policy fuels tourism hopes
The Eastern European state regaled attendees at the ITB China opening gala with an evening of music, dancing, and gastronomy. With Georgian National Day, 26th May, coinciding with the opening of this year’s edition of ITB China, the country put on an immersive cultural showcase for those attending the opening gala last night, 25th May, […]
Read moreFitch raises Georgia’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 6.5%
Fitch Ratings says Georgia’s economy is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2026, remaining stronger than the average for countries with similar credit ratings despite external challenges. In its latest assessment, Fitch noted that Georgia’s economic growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2026 after average GDP growth slightly above 8% during 2023-2025. The […]
Read moreUnemployment rate in Georgia remains at 13.9% in 2025, Geostat reports
Georgia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in 2025 compared to the previous year and stood at 13.9%, Geostat reports. Official statistics show that both employment and the labor force — people actively seeking work — declined last year. Geostat data shows the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year to 54.5%, while the […]
Read moreBusiness climate worsens in Q1 2026 compared to previous quarter – BAG Index
The business climate in Georgia worsens in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, the Business Association of Georgia (BAG) reports. Despite the decline, the indicator remains in a “boom phase,” meaning companies still assess their current situation and expectations positively. The BAG Index, based on a survey of member companies conducted […]
Read moreKazakhstan faces workforce shortage in eight key sectors
At today’s Government Hour in the Majilis Kazakh Science and Higher Education Minister Sayasat Nurbek announced that Kazakhstan is experiencing a shortage of specialists in eight critical areas of the economy, Qazinform News Agency reports. According to the Minister, since 2025, Kazakhstan has been conducting labor market studies with QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) and using the […]
Read moreGovernment creates Investment and Export Agency, abolishes PPP Agency
The Government of Georgia is creating a new Investment and Export Agency under the Ministry of Economy, replacing the existing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Agency. The PPP Agency is being abolished in its current form and transferred from the government administration to the Ministry of Economy. It will operate as a Legal Entity of Public Law […]
Read moreTbilisi expands support for small businesses
Tbilisi City Hall is expanding its ‘Micro and Small Business Support’ initiative, transforming the pilot project into a full-fledged program with significantly increased financial backing for local entrepreneurs, Mayor Kakha Kaladze said during a municipal government meeting. A central change under the updated program is the increase in the maximum co-financing limit, which rises from […]
Read moreThe average monthly salary in the business sector is 2,608 GEL
In the IV quarter of 2025, the average number of persons employed in business sector equaled 839.2 thousand, which is year-on-year 3.4 percent more. Out of the total number of persons employed, 43.3 percent were female and 56.7 percent were male. The total number of employees amounted to 782.8 thousand (year-on-year 2.4 percent more) and […]
Read moreIn certain cases, a foreign national to be allowed to carry out professional activities without residence and work permits
This possibility will apply only to situations where the work is linked to a specific project and does not lead to long-term establishment in the local labor market. A special article is being added to the Law on “Labor Migration” in this regard. The initiative has been prepared by members of the ruling party and […]
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