A GILS analysis of Georgian labour market evidence, policy gaps, and reform priorities, with international comparators.
Labour Underutilisation in Georgia Is Double the Headline Unemployment Rate: What the LFS Misses This GILS analysis draws on Geostat Labour Force Survey data, ILO research, and comparative evidence from Eastern Partnership countries.[1][4]
Georgia has established formal legislative obligations in this domain, consistent with its EU Association Agreement commitments and ILO Convention ratifications. The gap between statutory provision and implementation remains significant, as documented in the Labour Inspection Department’s annual reports and independent monitoring.[2][3]
Georgia’s performance reflects structural challenges common to transition economies. The EU-27 average, Eastern Partnership regional data from ILOSTAT, and World Bank country-level analysis provide relevant benchmarks.[4][5]
The Georgian Institute of Labour Studies recommends that the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs and the Tripartite Social Partnership Commission develop a time-bound action plan addressing identified gaps, consistent with Georgia’s ILO Convention obligations and EU candidacy commitments formalised in December 2023.[5]
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| Indicator | Georgia | Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 13.8% | 6.0% (EU-27) | Geostat Q3 2024 [1] |
| Informal employment | 37.1% | ~14% (EU-27) | Geostat LFS [1] |
| Gender pay gap | 33% | 12.7% (EU-27) | Geostat 2024 [1] |
| Trade union density | 11% | 23% (EU-27) | ILOSTAT 2023 [4] |
| Youth unemployment | 17.5% | 14.9% (EU-27) | Geostat Q2 2026 [1] |
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