The National Bank of Georgia released Georgia’s balance of payments statistics for the third quarter of 2025, compiled under the International Monetary Fund’s Balance of Payments Manual, Fifth Edition. The data show a current account surplus of USD 338.8 million (GEL 917.3 million), equivalent to 3.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with services and current transfers offsetting negative contributions from goods trade and the income account. The goods trade deficit widened by 10.7 percent year-on-year to USD 1.7 billion (GEL 4.5 billion), as exports fell by 0.3 percent and imports rose by 3.8 percent. Services export income increased by 10.9 percent, including travel services exports of USD 1.7 billion (up 6.6 percent), computer and information services exports of USD 301.6 million (2.9 percent of GDP), and transportation services exports of USD 498.4 million (4.8 percent of GDP). The net income account stood at USD -531.7 million (GEL -1.4 billion), while current transfer credits rose by 9.5 percent to USD 927.8 million (GEL 2.5 billion), with private sector net transfers up 10.1 percent to USD 873.8 million (GEL 2.4 billion). Net foreign direct investment totaled USD 430.0 million (GEL 1.2 billion), or 4.2 percent of GDP.
National Bank of Georgia 2025-12-30
National Bank of Georgia publishes Q3 2025 balance of payments showing a USD 338.8 million current account surplus
The National Bank of Georgia reported a Q3 2025 current account surplus of USD 338.8 million (GEL 917.3 million), or 3.3% of GDP, driven by services and current transfers. The goods trade deficit widened by 10.7% year-on-year to USD 1.7 billion (GEL 4.5 billion), with exports down 0.3% and imports up 3.8%. Net foreign direct investment reached USD 430.0 million (GEL 1.2 billion), representing 4.2% of GDP.