Georgia welcomed 2.8 million international travelers in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 2.5% increase from last year, the National Statistics Office reports. Of these, 2.4 million were classified as international visitors, representing a 2.9% growth.
The countries from which Georgia received the majority of visitors are the following:
- Russia: 24.6%
- Turkey: 17.4%
- Armenia: 13.1%
The primary purpose of travel was reported as leisure and holiday, with most visitors aged between 31 and 50.
On average, tourists spent 6.2 nights in the country, marking a 7.2% increase, with overall spending reaching GEL 5.7 billion, a rise of 18.1%.