Georgia’s total international reserves reached a record $7.53 billion in July 2026, rising by approximately 50% year-on-year, the National Bank of Georgia said.
Reserves increased by $404.6 million compared with June, while the country’s reserve adequacy indicators also improved. The International Monetary Fund’s ARA reserve adequacy metric currently stands at 118.7%.
The National Bank said international reserves are a key safeguard for Georgia’s macroeconomic stability and that its long-term policy remains focused on accumulating reserves and managing reserve assets effectively whenever market conditions allow.
During January-June 2026, the central bank’s net foreign currency purchases totaled $2.078 billion, supported by favorable conditions in the foreign exchange market. Data for July net purchases will be published on August 25.
The bank also highlighted that it diversified its reserves in 2024 by making its first investments in gold. As gold prices have risen significantly since then, the value of Georgia’s international reserves has increased further. In June 2026, the National Bank purchased an additional $100 million worth of monetary gold.
As of July 2026, gold accounts for 13.5% of Georgia’s total international reserves, or $1.014 billion.
The National Bank of Georgia said updated data on international reserves will be released on September 7, 2026.
