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Georgia’s March GDP grows 10.7%, tourism hit hard as Iran tensions continue

Georgia’s March GDP grows 10.7%, tourism hit hard as Iran tensions continue

Georgia’s National Statistics Bureau (Geostat) has said that the country's economy grew by 10.7% in March, with growth being primarily driven by the IT, transport, manufacturing, and mining sectors. Tourism appears to have taken a hit as the Iran conflict continues to loom over the region. According to Geostat’s executive director Gogita Todradze, in the first quarter of 2026, Georgia’s economy expanded by 9.1% year-on-year. In March, the turnover of Georgia’s private sector — VAT-paying compan

Helena Bedwell
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