Annual population growth in Georgia
Georgia: Annual population growth was 12,712 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12,712
Change on year
up 100.8%
World rank
134th
of 236 countries
All-time high
80,630
in 1968
All-time low
-132,517
in 1994
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Georgia, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Georgia is 12,712, 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 population growth in Georgia peaked at 80,630 in 1968 and was at its lowest, -132,517, 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 population growth in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 43,793 | — |
| 1952 | 45,547 | +4.0% |
| 1953 | 47,184 | +3.6% |
| 1954 | 48,754 | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 51,306 | +5.2% |
| 1956 | 55,552 | +8.3% |
| 1957 | 59,954 | +7.9% |
| 1958 | 64,094 | +6.9% |
| 1959 | 68,066 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 72,103 | +5.9% |
| 1961 | 75,230 | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 76,675 | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 77,091 | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 75,529 | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 70,998 | -6.0% |
| 1966 | 73,700 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 79,931 | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 80,630 | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 79,443 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 61,033 | -23.2% |
| 1971 | 39,082 | -36.0% |
| 1972 | 34,129 | -12.7% |
| 1973 | 33,741 | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 33,627 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 34,769 | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 36,515 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 37,633 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 38,239 | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 36,885 | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 36,866 | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 39,489 | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 41,441 | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 43,709 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 44,070 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 42,642 | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 42,234 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 41,886 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 39,224 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | -597 | -101.5% |
| 1990 | -50,779 | +8405.7% |
| 1991 | -69,356 | +36.6% |
| 1992 | -85,323 | +23.0% |
| 1993 | -115,402 | +35.3% |
| 1994 | -132,517 | +14.8% |
| 1995 | -120,525 | -9.0% |
| 1996 | -112,968 | -6.3% |
| 1997 | -117,415 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | -118,912 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | -120,866 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | -127,220 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | -118,720 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | -81,787 | -31.1% |
| 2003 | -42,365 | -48.2% |
| 2004 | -29,413 | -30.6% |
| 2005 | -29,941 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | -29,551 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | -28,992 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | -26,400 | -8.9% |
| 2009 | -22,257 | -15.7% |
| 2010 | -23,003 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | -27,208 | +18.3% |
| 2012 | -29,516 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | -30,080 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | -16,207 | -46.1% |
| 2015 | -1,351 | -91.7% |
| 2016 | 491 | -136.3% |
| 2017 | 799 | +62.7% |
| 2018 | 2,021 | +152.9% |
| 2019 | 1,841 | -8.9% |
| 2020 | -1,042 | -156.6% |
| 2021 | -7,230 | +593.9% |
| 2022 | 6,332 | -187.6% |
| 2023 | 12,712 | +100.8% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 12,712 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 28,200, 45% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 12,712 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,382, 83% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth 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 | -50,779 |
| 2021 | -593.9% | -1,042 | -7,230 |
| 2022 | +187.6% | -7,230 | 6,332 |
| 2020 | -156.6% | 1,841 | -1,042 |
| 2018 | +152.9% | 799 | 2,021 |
| 2016 | +136.3% | -1,351 | 491 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 53,806 | 43,793 | 68,066 | 9 |
| 1960s | 76,133 | 70,998 | 80,630 | 10 |
| 1970s | 38,565 | 33,627 | 61,033 | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,096 | -597 | 44,070 | 10 |
| 1990s | -104,406 | -132,517 | -50,779 | 10 |
| 2000s | -53,665 | -127,220 | -22,257 | 10 |
| 2010s | -12,221 | -30,080 | 2,021 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,693 | -7,230 | 12,712 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
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- 136 Eswatini 11,586 compare
- 137 Western Sahara 10,988 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)
- Population growth rate -0.584 (2100)
- Population density 42.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 126,871 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Georgia?
- Annual population growth in Georgia was 12,712 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 80,630 in 1968.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was -132,517 in 1994.
- How does Georgia rank for annual population growth?
- Georgia ranks 134th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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