Georgia
Asia · Western Asia
Flat 20% tax and 365-day visa-free stays make it a nomad favourite; Tbilisi is underrated.
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At a Glance
📈Georgia's Human Development Index
0.814
Very High human development#59 of 191 countries worldwide, #13 of 43 in Asia.
Higher than 69% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Georgia
Georgia is a South Caucasus country of extraordinary natural beauty, with the high peaks of the Greater Caucasus, ancient wine-producing valleys, cliff-carved cave monasteries, and a capital in Tbilisi that combines centuries of history with a thriving contemporary arts scene. The food and wine culture here is ancient and deeply generous, and the hospitality of Georgian people is legendary. It is widely considered one of the most rewarding travel destinations in the world for those who discover it.
- Oldest wine-producing country on earth — 8,000 years of continuous winemaking.
- Has its own unique script, one of only 14 original alphabets still in use.
- Tbilisi was once the most important city on the Silk Road between Europe and Persia.
Quick Facts
Capital
Tbilisi
Language
Georgian
Currency
₾ GEL
Area
69,490 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
44Mbps
Mobile
161Mbps
GDP / Capita
$10K
PPP / Capita
$29K
Inflation
3.9%
Unemployment
12.1%
Innovation (GII)
31.2
GNI / Capita
$9K
Tax Revenue
24.3%
FDI Inflows
4.3%
Education Spend
4.0%
Cost of Living
33.1
Price Level Index
80th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.694 → 0.814 (+0.120)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Georgia's Human Development Index?
Georgia's Human Development Index is 0.814 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #59 of 191 countries.
Is Georgia safe?
Georgia scores 2.07 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #93 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Georgia?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Georgia at 33.1 (New York = 100); that is #39 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Georgia?
Life expectancy at birth in Georgia is 74.7 yrs (World Bank), ranked #90 of 195 countries.
What is the quality of life in Georgia?
Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Georgia at 126.6, ranked #56 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.