Georgia’s international reserves rise by $154.2 million in April 2026
Baku, May 8, AZERTAC
According to the National Bank of Georgia, Georgia’s total international reserves increased by 154.2 million USD in April 2026 compared to the previous month and reached 6.47 billion USD, according to 1tv.ge.
The National Bank stated that international reserves are a key safeguard for the country’s macroeconomic stability and noted that its long-term policy is focused on reserve accumulation and effective reserve asset management.
According to the NBG, favorable conditions on the foreign exchange market allowed the bank to continue replenishing reserves during 2026. In the first quarter of the year, total net foreign currency purchases amounted to 499.65 million USD. The bank added that statistics for April 2026 net purchases will be published on May 25.
The statement also highlighted the National Bank’s 2024 decision to diversify reserves through investment in gold, describing it as a strategic move. Since then, the increase in global gold prices has significantly boosted the value of reserve assets.
As of April 2026, the value of monetary gold held by the National Bank of Georgia had increased by 558.2 million USD since its acquisition. Gold currently accounts for 16.4% of Georgia’s total international reserves, equivalent to approximately 1.058 billion USD.
The NBG said updated data on total international reserves will be published on June 8, 2026.
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