MigrantoGeorgian Diaspora
496.5K Georgians live abroad — the #108 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 60% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 139333 |
| Greece | 90365 |
| Ukraine | 66350 |
| Italy | 33454 |
| Armenia | 30983 |
| Spain | 30621 |
| Turkey | 22770 |
| Azerbaijan | 18215 |
| Cyprus | 16136 |
| Kazakhstan | 12026 |
| Belarus | 8283 |
| Israel | 8167 |
| Austria | 4209 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3116 |
| Estonia | 1804 |
| Czech Republic | 1636 |
| Portugal | 1379 |
| Poland | 1197 |
| Latvia | 1183 |
| Australia | 865 |
| Bulgaria | 677 |
| Tajikistan | 666 |
| Lithuania | 514 |
| Hungary | 426 |
| Denmark | 389 |
| Norway | 376 |
| Moldova | 299 |
| Chile | 252 |
| Malta | 202 |
| Finland | 131 |
| Luxembourg | 112 |
| Panama | 104 |
| Slovakia | 101 |
| Iceland | 79 |
| Slovenia | 35 |
| Costa Rica | 17 |
| Venezuela | 10 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 77%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Georgia.
Spain is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Spain has increased by 198% since 2015, rising from 10.3K to 30.6K in 9 years.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 62% to 28%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Russia is the primary destination for emigrants
Russia attracts 28% of all emigrants from Georgia, while the second-largest destination receives just 18%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
4 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal — Spain rose from outside the top 20 to rank #6.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1057640 |
| 1995 | 1031233 |
| 2000 | 979681 |
| 2005 | 879847 |
| 2010 | 780487 |
| 2015 | 637894 |
| 2020 | 545396 |
| 2024 | 496486 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Russia | Greece | Ukraine | Italy | Armenia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 656888 | 36031 | 76612 | 145 | 86690 |
| 1995 | 653159 | 53103 | 74660 | 240 | 80216 |
| 2000 | 625743 | 71047 | 73621 | 389 | 68952 |
| 2005 | 539318 | 78132 | 67270 | 2865 | 59681 |
| 2010 | 441852 | 88308 | 64185 | 6601 | 51242 |
| 2015 | 310246 | 83218 | 64399 | 12569 | 42753 |
| 2020 | 215810 | 85065 | 65475 | 16535 | 34247 |
| 2024 | 139333 | 90365 | 66350 | 33454 | 30983 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Georgia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Georgia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Georgians move to?
Most Georgians have moved to Russia, Greece and Ukraine — these three countries account for about 60% of all Georgians living abroad.
How many Georgians live abroad?
Around 496.5K Georgians live abroad, making it the #108-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Georgia lives abroad?
About 13% of the population of Georgia lives abroad — that's 496.5K out of a total population of 3.7M.
How has emigration from Georgia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Georgia has fallen from 637.9K to 496.5K people, a decline of about 22%.
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