MigrantoImmigrants in Georgia
78.4K foreigners live in Georgia — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Georgia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
70% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Georgia in numbers
Russians are the largest group by a wide margin
49% of all immigrants were born in Russia, while the next group accounts for just 17%.
The share of immigrants from the Middle East has grown since 1990
4.3% of immigrants came from the Middle East in 1990, compared with 25.3% today.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
3 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Bulgaria, Greece, Iran. Bulgaria climbed from outside the top 20 to #12.
Immigrant population in Georgia over time
Foreigners living in Georgia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 289184 |
| 1995 | 149590 |
| 2000 | 73194 |
| 2005 | 68511 |
| 2010 | 70189 |
| 2015 | 73673 |
| 2020 | 76254 |
| 2024 | 78381 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Georgia, by year
| Year | Russians | Armenians | Ukrainians | Azerbaijanis | Kazakhs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Georgia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Georgia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Georgia?
Around 78.4K immigrants live in Georgia — the world's #143 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Russians live in Georgia?
Around 38.3K Russians live in Georgia — about 49% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Georgia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Georgia has grown from 73.7K to 78.4K, about 6%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Georgia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Georgia. Their children born in Georgia are not included.
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