Annual change in population in Georgia
Georgia: Annual change in population was 12,712 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12,712 people
Change on year
up 100.8%
World rank
134th
of 236 countries
All-time high
80,630 people
in 1968
All-time low
-132,517 people
in 1994
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual change in population in Georgia, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Georgia is 12,712 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 100.8% on the previous year and up 142.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Georgia peaked at 80,630 people in 1968 and was at its lowest, -132,517 people, in 1994.
That places Georgia 134th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in population in Georgia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 43,793 people | — |
| 1952 | 45,547 people | +4.0% |
| 1953 | 47,184 people | +3.6% |
| 1954 | 48,754 people | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 51,306 people | +5.2% |
| 1956 | 55,552 people | +8.3% |
| 1957 | 59,954 people | +7.9% |
| 1958 | 64,094 people | +6.9% |
| 1959 | 68,066 people | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 72,103 people | +5.9% |
| 1961 | 75,230 people | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 76,675 people | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 77,091 people | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 75,529 people | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 70,998 people | -6.0% |
| 1966 | 73,700 people | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 79,931 people | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 80,630 people | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 79,443 people | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 61,033 people | -23.2% |
| 1971 | 39,082 people | -36.0% |
| 1972 | 34,129 people | -12.7% |
| 1973 | 33,741 people | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 33,627 people | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 34,769 people | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 36,515 people | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 37,633 people | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 38,239 people | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 36,885 people | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 36,866 people | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 39,489 people | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 41,441 people | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 43,709 people | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 44,070 people | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 42,642 people | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 42,234 people | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 41,886 people | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 39,224 people | -6.4% |
| 1989 | -597 people | -101.5% |
| 1990 | -50,779 people | +8405.7% |
| 1991 | -69,356 people | +36.6% |
| 1992 | -85,323 people | +23.0% |
| 1993 | -115,402 people | +35.3% |
| 1994 | -132,517 people | +14.8% |
| 1995 | -120,525 people | -9.0% |
| 1996 | -112,968 people | -6.3% |
| 1997 | -117,415 people | +3.9% |
| 1998 | -118,912 people | +1.3% |
| 1999 | -120,866 people | +1.6% |
| 2000 | -127,220 people | +5.3% |
| 2001 | -118,720 people | -6.7% |
| 2002 | -81,787 people | -31.1% |
| 2003 | -42,365 people | -48.2% |
| 2004 | -29,413 people | -30.6% |
| 2005 | -29,941 people | +1.8% |
| 2006 | -29,551 people | -1.3% |
| 2007 | -28,992 people | -1.9% |
| 2008 | -26,400 people | -8.9% |
| 2009 | -22,257 people | -15.7% |
| 2010 | -23,003 people | +3.4% |
| 2011 | -27,208 people | +18.3% |
| 2012 | -29,516 people | +8.5% |
| 2013 | -30,080 people | +1.9% |
| 2014 | -16,207 people | -46.1% |
| 2015 | -1,351 people | -91.7% |
| 2016 | 491 people | -136.3% |
| 2017 | 799 people | +62.7% |
| 2018 | 2,021 people | +152.9% |
| 2019 | 1,841 people | -8.9% |
| 2020 | -1,042 people | -156.6% |
| 2021 | -7,230 people | +593.9% |
| 2022 | 6,332 people | -187.6% |
| 2023 | 12,712 people | +100.8% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 12,712 people is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 28,200 people, 45% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 12,712 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,382 people, 83% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual change in population in Georgia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -8405.7% | -597 people | -50,779 people |
| 2021 | -593.9% | -1,042 people | -7,230 people |
| 2022 | +187.6% | -7,230 people | 6,332 people |
| 2020 | -156.6% | 1,841 people | -1,042 people |
| 2018 | +152.9% | 799 people | 2,021 people |
| 2016 | +136.3% | -1,351 people | 491 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 53,806 people | 43,793 people | 68,066 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 76,133 people | 70,998 people | 80,630 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 38,565 people | 33,627 people | 61,033 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,096 people | -597 people | 44,070 people | 10 |
| 1990s | -104,406 people | -132,517 people | -50,779 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -53,665 people | -127,220 people | -22,257 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -12,221 people | -30,080 people | 2,021 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,693 people | -7,230 people | 12,712 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
- 131 East Timor 14,993 people compare
- 132 Portugal 13,661 people compare
- 133 Cyprus 13,605 people compare
- 135 Luxembourg 11,786 people compare
- 136 Eswatini 11,586 people compare
- 137 Western Sahara 10,988 people compare
More population data for Georgia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2343 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,385 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3182 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.685 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Population density 42.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 126,871 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Georgia?
- Annual change in population in Georgia was 12,712 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 80,630 people in 1968.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was -132,517 people in 1994.
- How does Georgia rank for annual change in population?
- Georgia ranks 134th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.