Georgia: key facts and figures
Georgia has 3.8 million people, Georgian as an official language, the Georgian Lari and 17 public holidays a year. It ranks 15th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
- Annual change0%
- Fertility rate1.8 per woman#110
- Aged 65 and over15.64%#53
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
- Total economy$38.1 billion#105
- Real growth+7.5%#15
- Inflation3.9%#65
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
- Adjusted for inequality0.754#49
- Life expectancy74.5 years#88
- Mean schooling12.7 years#25
Currency
what money is used and its official code
- ISO 4217 codeGEL
- SymbolGEL
- CapitalTbilisi
Languages
which languages hold official status
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+995
- Time zoneAsia/Tbilisi
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 2New Year holiday
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
- E-government index0.779#69
- Global rank#69
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
- Highest pointGreater and Lesser Caucasus
- ClimateVaries from humid subtropical near the western coast to more continental and alpine conditions inland and at elevation.
Education
how the school system is structured
- Higher education students195.4 thousand
- Public-school pupil share88.8%
- Doctoral students3,025
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