NBG: Remittance inflows to Georgia reached $321.5 million in August, up 10.7%
According to the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), remittance inflows to the country in August 2025 totalled $321.5 million, marking a 10.7% (or $31 million) increase compared to the same month in 2024.
From January to August 2025, the total volume of transfers amounted to $2.37 billion. The largest share of remittances came from EU countries, accounting for 44.9% (or $144.3 million) of the total inflows, with an annual growth rate of 11.7%. Within the EU, Italy, Germany, and Greece remained the main contributors.
Transfers from the United States also showed strong growth, rising by 16.8% year-on-year in August to reach $59.3 million.
By contrast, remittances from the Russian Federation continued to decline, falling by 2.9% annually to $41.3 million in August.
Meanwhile, money transfers sent abroad from Georgia also increased. In August 2025, residents of Georgia transferred $35.7 million (₾96.4 million) abroad, which is 7.8% higher than the same month of the previous year ($33.1 million).