Since 2022, the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) has been publishing the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), aligning with EU standards for measuring inflation.

In March 2025, inflation measured by the HICP stood at 3.6%, slightly higher than the 3.5% recorded using Georgia’s national methodology.

Here’s a breakdown of annual price changes by category according to the HICP:

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages: +5.8%

• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco: +4.3%

• Clothing and footwear: +1.0%

• Housing, water, electricity, gas, and heating: +1.4%

• Furniture, household goods, and maintenance: -2.1%

• Health care: +8.9%

• Transport: -0.4%

• Communications: -12.1%

• Recreation and culture: +2.2%

• Education: +5.3%

• Hotels, cafes, and restaurants: +7.2%

• Miscellaneous goods and services: +5.5%