MigrantoImmigrants in Georgia
78.4K foreign-born residents — the #143 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 82% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 38308 |
| Armenia | 13147 |
| Ukraine | 12544 |
| Azerbaijan | 6191 |
| Kazakhstan | 1766 |
| Belarus | 1132 |
| Uzbekistan | 786 |
| Germany | 647 |
| Moldova | 496 |
| Turkey | 485 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 256 |
| Bulgaria | 237 |
| Romania | 226 |
| Lithuania | 216 |
| Latvia | 211 |
| Turkmenistan | 209 |
| Poland | 185 |
| Greece | 168 |
| Tajikistan | 152 |
| Iran | 124 |
| Estonia | 124 |
| USA | 112 |
| Pakistan | 88 |
| China | 76 |
| Hungary | 49 |
| Afghanistan | 41 |
| France | 40 |
| Czech Republic | 34 |
| United Kingdom | 34 |
| India | 31 |
| Israel | 31 |
| Mongolia | 28 |
| Austria | 25 |
| Belgium | 22 |
| Peru | 20 |
| Spain | 17 |
| Algeria | 16 |
| Nepal | 16 |
| Italy | 16 |
| Argentina | 14 |
| Switzerland | 13 |
| Cuba | 11 |
| Finland | 10 |
| Netherlands | 10 |
| Albania | 9 |
| Lebanon | 8 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 70%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Georgia.
Russia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Russia accounts for 49% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 17%.
The share of immigrants from the Middle East has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from the Middle East has shifted from 4.3% to 25.3% since 1990.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20: Bulgaria, Greece, Iran — Bulgaria rose from outside the top 20 to rank #12.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 289184 |
| 1995 | 149590 |
| 2000 | 73194 |
| 2005 | 68511 |
| 2010 | 70189 |
| 2015 | 73673 |
| 2020 | 76254 |
| 2024 | 78381 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Russia | Armenia | Ukraine | Azerbaijan | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 151090 | 4039 | 46581 | 7911 | 21017 |
| 1995 | 89180 | 3297 | 23412 | 6433 | 3302 |
| 2000 | 35672 | 12268 | 11706 | 5780 | 1651 |
| 2005 | 32888 | 11654 | 11120 | 5490 | 1568 |
| 2010 | 34226 | 11770 | 11231 | 5544 | 1583 |
| 2015 | 35936 | 12358 | 11792 | 5821 | 1662 |
| 2020 | 37267 | 12789 | 12203 | 6023 | 1718 |
| 2024 | 38308 | 13147 | 12544 | 6191 | 1766 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Georgia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Georgia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Georgia?
Around 78.4K foreign-born residents live in Georgia, making it the #143-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Georgia come from?
Most immigrants in Georgia come from Russia, Armenia and Ukraine — these three countries account for about 82% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Georgia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Georgia — that's 78.4K out of a total population of 3.7M.
How has immigration to Georgia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Georgia has grown from 73.7K to 78.4K people, a growth of about 6%.
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