Annual change in population in Georgia
Georgia: Annual change in population was 12,712 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- 136 Eswatini 11,586 people compare
- 137 Western Sahara 10,988 people compare
More population data for Georgia
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 126,871 people (2100)
- Population density 42.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.8 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 31,027 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.8 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.8 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.0% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.81 live births per woman (2023)
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.