In the state of Georgia, the number of high-income earners has more than doubled, but gender disparities persist.
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest findings from the Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG) about Georgia's employment scene in 2025.
🔥 Booming Economy, Soaring Salaries
If you've been watching the Georgian economy closely, you might have noticed some exciting developments. The first quarter of 2025 saw a near doubling of high earners – those bringing home 2,400 GEL or more monthly – compared to just four years ago, in the same period of 2021. This trend shows a remarkable shift towards higher income brackets.
However, the celebration is somewhat tempered, as the number of people earning as little as 600 GEL decreased drastically, dropping by over 40%, and those earning between 600 and 1,199 GEL declined nearly 18%. While the mid-income earners (1,200-2,399 GEL) increased, growth in this sector slowed starting in mid-2024 [1][2][3].
💰 Strong Employment and Shrinking Unemployment Rates
Employment in Georgia has seen considerable growth in recent years. In Q1 of 2025, employment rose by 4.6 percentage points compared to the same period in 2019. The unemployment rate has followed suit, dropping 5 percentage points over the same period. The labor force also grew by 2.5%, with an 8.9% increase in the number of employees [1][2][3].
Despite these encouraging figures, Georgia's unemployment rate remains more than twice the EU average as of mid-2025. Both men and women have witnessed declines in unemployment rates - by 4.8 points for men and 5.5 for women between Q1 2019 and Q1 2025 [1][2][3].
👩💼👨💼 Gender Inequalities Persist
While the overall employment and salary growth paints a promising picture, PMCG highlights some worrying trends for women in the labor market. Persistent gender disparities remain, with women still earning less and participating less in the workforce when compared to men. In the four years spanning Q1 2019 and Q1 2025, women's labor force participation remained 21.5 percentage points lower than that of men [4].
Despite this gloomy reality, employment growth has been stronger among men (6.1 percentage points) than among women (2.9 points), and both genders have seen declines in unemployment. However, the wage gap also remains notable, with women earning on average 1.5 times less than men [4].
📈 Gender Pay and Employment Gap Insights
Overall, the long-term trend suggests that Georgia’s labor market is improving with rising employment and salaries. The country has set programmatic goals to raise the average salary above 3,500 GEL and reduce unemployment below 4% by 2028 [3][4][5]. However, significant gender pay and employment gaps persist, indicating that Georgia still has a way to go before achieving gender equality in its workforce.
Until next time! Stay informed, stay curious. 😉
References
[1] Georgian Times - "Labor Market in Georgia: Fact Sheet 2025" [Accessed 10th January 2026][2] Caucasus Watch - "Policy and Management Consulting Group Releases 2025 Labor Market Report" [Accessed 10th January 2026][3] World Bank - "Georgia Economic Monitor, April 2025" [Accessed 10th January 2026][4] PMCG - "2025 Labor Market Review" [Accessed 10th January 2026][5] Invest Georgia - "2028 National Goals: Reducing Unemployment and Boosting Incomes" [Accessed 10th January 2026]
- The Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG) revealed that while Georgia's labor market is experiencing growth in 2025, with a rising economy and decreasing unemployment rates, gender discrepancies persist, as women continue to earn less and participate less in the workforce compared to men, and a notable wage gap remains.
- The latest findings from the Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG) show that though Georgia's employment scene is thriving, with a significant increase in high earners, policy-and-legislation and politics play a crucial role in addressing the lingering gender pay and employment gaps, and ensuring that general-news regarding the labor market aligns with the country's goals of raising the average salary above 3,500 GEL and reducing unemployment below 4% by 2028.
