As of May 2026, compared to the previous month, Georgia's gross international reserves increased by USD 531.2 million, totaling USD 7.0 billion. The level of gross international reserves exceeds the 100% of the IMF's Assessing Reserve Adequacy (ARA) metric, standing at 114.8% as of May.

International reserves serve as a key safeguard of the country's macroeconomic stability. Consequently, the long-term policy of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) is continuously directed toward the accumulation of reserves and the efficient management of reserve assets. The NBG replenishes its foreign exchange reserves whenever the foreign exchange market and macroeconomic environment permit. Throughout 2026, driven by favorable conditions in the foreign exchange market, the NBG has been actively replenishing its reserves. Total net purchases between January and April 2026 amounted to USD 833.0 million. The net purchase statistics for May 2026 will be published on June 25.

It should be noted that in 2024, the NBG diversified its reserves by investing in gold, which was a strategic decision. Since then, the price of the gold asset has increased significantly, further bolstering the gross international reserves. As of May 2026, as a result of changes in gold prices, the value of monetary gold has appreciated by USD 543.2 million since its acquisition.

As of May 2026, the share of gold in the gross international reserves constitutes 14.9% (USD 1,043.2 million).

The National Bank of Georgia will publish updated data on gross international reserves on July 7, 2026.