Inflation Georgia 2018
Average inflation: 6.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 6.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.4%.
- Highest month
- August: 6.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.4%
- Difference
- 0.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.9%.
- 5-year average
- 6.9%
- 10-year average
- 5.9%
- All-time high (2017)
- 8%
- All-time low (2006)
- 2.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2017, the difference is minimal (-1.5 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.5% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4% | -2.4 |
| February | 6.4% | -2.4 |
| March | 6.5% | -2.2 |
| April | 6.6% | -2.1 |
| May | 6.5% | -1.9 |
| June | 6.5% | -1.9 |
| July | 6.6% | -1.4 |
| August | 6.7% | -1.2 |
| September | 6.6% | -1.0 |
| October | 6.5% | -0.9 |
| November | 6.6% | -0.3 |
| December | 6.4% | -0.5 |
| Average | 6.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.