Georgia

**No major new government, ILO, or World Bank releases on youth (15-24) or male youth unemployment in Georgia (country) were identified in the last 60 days (roughly mid-June to mid-August 2026).** Annual modeled ILO estimates show youth unemployment (overall 15-24) at approximately 30.26% for 2025 (up slightly from 29.86% in 2024).[[1]](https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/geo/georgia/youth-unemployment-rate)[[2]](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SLUEM1524ZSGEO) Overall unemployment stood at 14.4% in Q1 2026 per Geostat (down 0.3 pp year-over-year), with Q1 2026 labor force indicators available but no granular recent youth/male breakdowns published.[[3]](https://1tv.ge/lang/en/news/geostat-unemployment-rate-in-georgia-falls-to-14-4-in-q1-2026/)[[4]](https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/683/Employment-Unemployment) An IMF paper from May 2026 noted persistent high youth unemployment and skill mismatches but provided no updated 2026 figures.[[5]](https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/publications/selected-issues-papers/2026/english/sipea2026050.pdf)

**Ongoing political protests (2024–2026 Georgian protests) remain the primary development affecting young men (18-35).** These began after the October 2024 parliamentary elections and the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks. They have continued daily (primarily evenings on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, with smaller actions elsewhere) into 2026, exceeding 500–600 days by mid-2026.[[6]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%932026_Georgian_protests)[[7]](https://eurasianet.org/tbilisi-protests-pass-500-days-with-no-end-in-sight-what-choice-do-we-have)[[7]](https://eurasianet.org/tbilisi-protests-pass-500-days-with-no-end-in-sight-what-choice-do-we-have) Recent examples include police detentions of at least 12 people in Tbilisi on 26–27 July 2026 related to protest banners, administrative arrests/fines targeting journalists and activists (e.g., 14-day detention of a TV journalist on 22 July 2026), and a new “Hate Speech Prevention Division” (operational since ~1 June 2026) monitoring social media.[[8]](https://csometer.info/updates/roundup-developments-georgia-august-2026)[[9]](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/06/georgia-authorities-built-coordinated-system-to-crush-dissent-and-entrench-power/) An Amnesty International report (15 June 2026) highlighted a coordinated crackdown on dissent, including charges against some police for protester assaults.[[9]](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/06/georgia-authorities-built-coordinated-system-to-crush-dissent-and-entrench-power/) Protests involve significant youth participation (including students), with reports of arrests, injuries, and repression; no evidence of coup attempts, militia recruitment, or major economic shocks/currency crises in the period.[[10]](https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/0d9c9ccc-2fd6-496f-a29d-292928a14d3b)[[11]](https://freedomhouse.org/country/georgia/freedom-world/2026)

**No notable NGO or academic reports specifically on Georgia’s youth situation published in 2025 (or recently) appeared in searches.** Broader/global ILO updates (e.g., August 2026 reports on 2025 global youth unemployment rising to 12.4%) do not provide Georgia-specific new data.[[12]](https://news.radioalgerie.dz/en/node/92195)[[13]](https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/global-youth-unemployment-rises-amid-sluggish-job-creation/)

**No reported changes to internet/mobile infrastructure in Georgia (country), such as shutdowns, major rollouts, or coverage shifts, in the last 60 days.** Searches returned unrelated results (e.g., US state data or other countries).[[14]](https://www.gatech.edu/news/2026/01/16/irans-latest-internet-blackout-extends-phones-and-starlink)

**No developments identified would significantly shift the baseline instability picture** (youth male unemployment ~29.2% in 2025; fuse score 56.2/100). High youth unemployment persists at elevated levels with no fresh downward trend evident, while sustained protests and associated repression represent ongoing political friction likely impacting young men, but without escalation to the most severe indicators (e.g., violence spikes or economic collapse) in the recent window. Monitor Geostat releases and protest developments for updates. Key sources include Geostat (geostat.ge), Macrotrends, FRED/ILO-modeled data, Wikipedia summary of protests, Eurasianet, Amnesty, and Civil.ge.

**Geostat (National Statistics Office of Georgia) – Employment/Unemployment and Labour Force data**  
- URL: https://www.geostat.ge/en (main); specific sections e.g. https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/683/Employment-Unemployment and Labour Force Survey databases.  
- API: No (machine-readable CSV/ZIP downloads and database exports available).  
- Update frequency: Quarterly (labor force/unemployment indicators).  
- Auth: None (free public downloads).[[1]](https://www.geostat.ge/en/modules/categories/683/Employment-Unemployment)

**National Bank of Georgia (NBG) – Macroeconomic, financial, and labor market indicators**  
- URL: https://nbg.gov.ge/en/statistics/statistics-data (National Summary Data Page and interactive statistics portal).  
- API: No (interactive portal with data views/downloads; some banking/open banking APIs exist but not for public statistics).  
- Update frequency: Regular (monthly/quarterly for key economic and labor indicators).  
- Auth: None (free public access).[[2]](https://nbg.gov.ge/en/page/nsdp)

**UNECE Data Portal – Europe & Central Asia statistics (country breakdowns including Georgia)**  
- URL: https://unece.org/data.  
- API: No (data portal with visualization and downloads).  
- Update frequency: Varies by dataset (periodic statistical releases).  
- Auth: None (free public access).[[3]](https://unece.org/data)

**Asian Development Bank (ADB) Key Indicators – Georgia dataset (labor force, national accounts, etc.)**  
- URL: https://data.adb.org/dataset/georgia-key-indicators.  
- API: No (dataset downloads).  
- Update frequency: Annual or periodic updates.  
- Auth: None (free public access).[[4]](https://data.adb.org/dataset/georgia-key-indicators)

**Civil Georgia – Reliable English-language news and analysis on Georgia**  
- URL: https://civil.ge/.  
- API: No (RSS feed available via site footer; news content).  
- Update frequency: Daily.  
- Auth: None (free).[[5]](https://civil.ge/)

**General news APIs with reliable Georgia coverage (e.g., News API or NewsData.io)**  
- URL: https://newsapi.org/ or https://newsdata.io/.  
- API: Yes (REST JSON APIs supporting country/topic filters for Georgia).  
- Update frequency: Real-time or near-real-time.  
- Auth: Free tier available (rate-limited); paid plans for higher volume.[[6]](https://newsdata.io/)

These are focused on direct, non-modeled sources with accessible data formats suitable for integration. No strong public APIs were identified for the national bureau or central bank statistics (primarily download/portal-based). Regional ECA coverage is strongest via UNECE.