Georgian Labor Market Report: May 2025
Increase in Wage-Earning Laborers in Georgia Observed in May
The Georgian labor market continues to evolve, with key trends emerging in the latest data released by the PMC Research Center.
Employment Numbers and Unemployment Rate
In a significant development, Georgia reached a historic milestone in June 2025, with over 5 million jobs, marking an all-time high. The unemployment rate remained stable at 3.5%, which is lower than the national U.S. rate of 4.1%.
Sectoral Growth
Several sectors witnessed all-time highs in June 2025. These included financial activities, health care and social assistance, and leisure and hospitality. Notable job gains were observed in health care, arts, entertainment, and administrative services.
Salaried Workers
In May 2025, the number of salaried employees in Georgia increased by 1.5% year-over-year, reaching nearly 992,000.
Monthly Salary Distribution
According to the PMC Research Center's latest data, the share of salaried individuals earning 9,600 GEL or more in May 2025 was 2.8%, showing a slight decrease from April but an increase compared to May 2024. The number of people in Georgia receiving a monthly salary was 991,803.
The annual increase rate of people receiving a monthly salary in May 2025 slowed by 2.8 percentage points compared to the same month last year. The salary distribution data for May 2025 shows a decrease in the number of individuals earning between 600 GEL and 2,400 GEL compared to April and the same month last year.
Interestingly, the PMC Research Center's data suggests a shift towards higher-income earners in the Georgian labor market in May 2025 compared to the same month last year. However, the number of low-income earners (earning up to 600 GEL) has decreased significantly compared to the same month last year.
This trend towards income inequality is further supported by the data, which indicates a continued increase in income inequality in the Georgian labor market compared to the same month last year. The share of individuals earning between 600 GEL and 2,400 GEL combined made up 54.2% of the total, a decrease from April but an increase compared to the same month last year.
In contrast, the share of individuals earning up to 600 GEL per month was 12.6%, a marginal increase from April but a significant decrease compared to the same month last year. The share of high-income earners (earning 9,600 GEL or more) has increased slightly compared to April and May 2024.
It's important to note that the labor market monitoring is supported by USAID and the European Union. For more detailed insights into salary distribution, it would be necessary to consult specific reports from the PMC Research Center or similar organizations that focus on these metrics.
[1] Georgian National Statistics Office. (2025). Labour Force Survey. Retrieved from https://www.geostat.ge/en/statistics/labour-force-survey
[2] PMC Research Center. (2025). Georgian Labor Market Report: May 2025. Retrieved from https://www.pmcresearch.ge/en/publications/georgian-labor-market-report-may-2025
[3] Georgian National Statistics Office. (2025). Employment and Unemployment Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.geostat.ge/en/statistics/employment-and-unemployment-statistics
In the context of the Georgian Labor Market Report for May 2025, the financial activities sector experienced growth, reflecting the growth in the overall business landscape. The shift towards higher-income earners in the Georgian labor market, as shown by the salary distribution data, indicates an increase in income inequality, potentially influenced by the evolution of the finance and business sectors.
