Share of the population born in another country in Georgia

Georgia: Share of the population born in another country was 2.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
2.1%
World rank
167th
of 231 countries
All-time high
5.6%
in 1990
All-time low
1.8%
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Share of the population born in another country in Georgia, 1990–2024

234561990200720241990: 5.6 %1995: 3.1 %2000: 1.8 %2005: 1.8 %2010: 1.9 %2015: 2 %2020: 2.1 %2024: 2.1 %

Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of the population born in another country in Georgia is 2.1%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in Georgia peaked at 5.6% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2000.

That places Georgia 167th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.3% 3.1% 5.6% 2
2000s 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 2
2010s 1.9% 1.9% 2.0% 2
2020s 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2

Countries ranked near Georgia

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  3. 166 Cameroon 2.2% compare
  4. 168 Azerbaijan 2.1% compare
  5. 169 Angola 1.8% compare
  6. 170 Central African Republic 1.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of the population born in another country in Georgia?
Share of the population born in another country in Georgia was 2.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of the population born in another country recorded in Georgia?
The highest recorded value was 5.6% in 1990.
What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in Georgia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2000.
How does Georgia rank for share of the population born in another country?
Georgia ranks 167th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of the population born in another country rising or falling in Georgia?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Georgia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population born in another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of the population born in another country
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
231 places, 1,848 data points, 1990–2024
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