Georgia’s International Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach a Historic High of Approximately USD 6.3 Billion

As of January 2026, Georgia’s international foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 140.9 million compared to the previous month, reaching a record level. The country’s international reserves stand at approximately USD 6.3 billion.

The National Bank of Georgia remains focused on replenishing international reserves. It is noteworthy that, amid favorable market conditions, the National Bank of Georgia has continued to accumulate reserves during the current period. By way of illustration, net foreign currency purchases amounted to USD 101.7 million in March, USD 266.4 million in April, USD 245.4 million in May, USD 266.0 million in June, USD 416.9 million in July, USD 199.6 million in August, USD 100.0 million in September, USD 167.4 million in October, USD 308.2 million in November, and USD 361.0 million in December. In total, net purchases in 2025 reached USD 2,432.5 million. Statistics on net purchases for January will be published on 25 February.

International reserves represent an important safeguard of the country’s macroeconomic stability. The National Bank of Georgia’s long-term policy has consistently been aimed at accumulating international reserves and ensuring the effective management of reserve assets. The level achieved as of January confirms the effectiveness of this approach.

As of January 2026, gold accounts for 18.1% of total international reserves (USD 1,143.2 million). As a result of changes in gold prices, the value of monetary gold has increased by approximately 2.3 times since its acquisition, rising by USD 643.2 million. This underscores the soundness of the National Bank of Georgia’s reserve diversification strategy.

The National Bank of Georgia will publish updated data on official international reserves on 6 March 2026.