Increase in Georgian travel overseas by 2.5% observed during Q2 of 2025
In the second quarter of 2024, Georgian residents embarked on more outbound trips, marking a 2.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023. According to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), approximately 715,100 trips were made abroad[1].
The age group 31–50 years dominated outbound travel, accounting for about 48.3% of visits[1]. Interestingly, nearly all these trips (98.2%) were repeat visits[1].
The primary reason for travel was visiting friends and relatives, making up for 34.9% of all visits. Tourist-related visits also saw an increase, reaching 385,800, growing by 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year[1].
Despite the increase in travel volume, total travel expenditure declined by 1.9%, and the average spending per trip fell by 2.3% to 1,032 GEL[1]. The average length of stay slightly increased to 6.4 nights[1].
The data suggests a trend where more Georgian residents are traveling abroad, especially in the 31–50 age bracket, mainly for social visits, but spending less per trip, indicating more budget-conscious travel or shifts in destinations[1].
Other interesting findings from the data include the fact that women comprised 46.7% of all visitors, and out of the total trips, 564,300 were outbound visits by Georgian visitors, showing a moderate rise of 0.4% from the previous year[1].
However, a detailed breakdown by other age groups or further reasons for travel beyond visiting friends/relatives and tourism was not available in the data found. The spending decline contrasts with increased trip numbers, highlighting a potential shift in spending patterns or economic considerations for travelers[1].
No relevant data on outbound trips by Georgian residents specifically in Q2 2025 or comparisons with Q2 2024 by age group were found beyond this 2024 Q2 summary[1]. In the subsequent quarter, visitors spent an average of 6.4 nights abroad, slightly higher than the 6.3 nights recorded in the second quarter of 2024[1].
[1] Source: Geostat (National Statistics Office of Georgia)
- The rise in outbound travel among Georgian residents in the 31–50 age group, as seen in Q2 2024, indicates a shifting lifestyle that incorporates more travel for leisure purposes.
- For those in the 31–50 age bracket, travel has become an increasingly popular aspect of their lifestyle, with many choosing to visit friends and family or take tourist-related trips overseas.
