Friends, Shopping, and Leisure: Why and at What Age Do Georgian Residents Travel Abroad Most Often?

In Q3 2026, Georgian resident travellers made 813.7 thousand trips abroad, which is 3.7% more compared to the same period in 2025.

The largest share of outbound trips falls on the 31–50 age group — in 2026, 335.0 thousand trips abroad were recorded in this age category. In second place is the 51–70 age group with 201.6 thousand visits. The 15–30 age group recorded 188.3 thousand trips. In the 0–14 age category, the figure declined from 63.2 thousand to 61.3 thousand, while outbound trips by travellers aged 71 and older increased from 23.8 thousand to 27.5 thousand.

According to the National Statistics Office, in Q3 2026, the number of tourist visits made by Georgian resident visitors reached 428.3 thousand, up 3.8% compared to the same period in 2025. Tourist visits increased by 15.7 thousand. Excursion visits rose by 2.8 thousand, with positive dynamics recorded in both categories. Overall, tourist trips made the primary contribution to the growth in the total number of visits.

In Q3 2026, Georgian resident visitors made 618.2 thousand visits for various purposes. Among the purposes of visits, visiting friends and relatives was the most popular at 35.7%, followed by shopping in second place at 30.5%, with holiday, leisure, and recreation holding third position at 22.1%.

The most popular destination for outbound travel is Turkey. A significant share is held by the Russian Federation, European Union countries, and Armenia. Meanwhile, the average duration of trips decreased slightly, with air travel serving as the primary mode of transport.