Preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia shows that Research and development activity in Georgia expanded notably in 2024, with total expenditures reaching 242.9 million GEL, a 19.7% increase compared to the previous year.
The sector employed 16,191 people, up 6.4% year-on-year, including 14,046 researchers across 66 institutions nationwide. Women made up 55% of the research workforce while men accounted for 45%. In terms of qualifications, 68.8% of researchers hold a doctoral or equivalent degree, 28.9% a master’s and 2.3% a bachelor’s degree.
The data also reveal distinct gender and age patterns in the field: the largest proportion of female researchers (22.6%) are aged 45–54 while among men, the highest share (25.6%) are aged 65 and older.
By discipline, the social sciences lead Georgia’s research landscape, employing 3,491 researchers (24.9%). In contrast, agricultural and veterinary sciences remain the smallest field, with just 484 researchers (3.4%).
