The National Bank of Georgia reported that the current account deficit narrowed by USD 184.1 million year over year to USD 145.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, equivalent to 1.4% of gross domestic product. Surpluses in services and current transfers partly offset deficits in goods trade and income. The goods trade deficit declined 4.7% to USD 1.6 billion as exports rose 20.2% and imports increased 10.1%. The services surplus grew 3% to USD 1.1 billion, supported by an 79.8% increase in computer and information services exports to USD 400.2 million, while travel services exports fell 3.8% to USD 1.1 billion. Current transfer credits rose 13.4% to USD 1 billion, while the net income deficit was USD 659.8 million. Net foreign direct investment, the main source of financing for the current account deficit, totaled USD 364.3 million, or 3.5% of quarterly GDP.
National Bank of Georgia reports current account deficit narrowed to USD 145.2 million in the second quarter
The National Bank of Georgia reported that the current account deficit narrowed by USD 184.1 million year over year to USD 145.2 million, or 1.4% of GDP, in the second quarter of 2026. Services and current transfer surpluses partly offset deficits in goods trade and income, while net foreign direct investment totaled USD 364.3 million.