Georgia’s government has announced a ₾35 increase in pensions for 2025, boosting monthly payments to ₾350 for those under 70 and ₾450 for seniors aged 70 and older. This adjustment, confirmed by Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili, aligns with a broader budgetary effort to enhance social protections across the country.
In his December address to Parliament, Khutsishvili also introduced supplementary measures for pensioners residing in highland areas. These individuals will receive an additional 20% on top of their pensions, which will raise the amount to ₾420 for those under 70 and ₾540 for those over 70.
The increase in pensions is part of a wider fiscal boost to social welfare. The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health, and Social Affairs will receive ₾8.82 billion in 2025, marking an increase of nearly ₾1 billion compared to the previous year.
Social protection spending will exceed ₾6.35 billion, with ₾4.49 billion allocated specifically to pension-related expenses. As part of the changes, the ceiling for state compensation and academic scholarships has also been raised to ₾1,035, while those receiving compensation for the loss of family members will see their amount rise to ₾1,235.
Additionally, the budget includes ₾1.63 billion for targeted social assistance, which will help raise allowances for disabled individuals under 18 and other disabled groups by ₾35. Families with a social rating score of up to 120,000 will benefit from ₾200 monthly support for children.
Support for highland settlements will total ₾113 million, and a further ₾95 million has been allocated for social rehabilitation and childcare programs. The healthcare sector will also receive a substantial ₾1.85 billion in funding, with ₾1.22 billion of this dedicated to the universal healthcare program. Included in the healthcare boost is ₾100 million for facility upgrades, salary increases for primary healthcare staff, and funding for employment system reforms worth over ₾112 million. In addition, ₾268 million will be directed towards supporting internally displaced persons and migrants.
