Healthcare
Georgia — Healthcare: Public Healthcare
Health system indicators for Georgia, from World Bank Open Data: current health expenditure 6.9 % of GDP (2023); government share of current health expenditure 34 % (2023); out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure 59 % (2023); physicians 5.6 per 1,000 people (2023); hospital beds 4.0 per 1,000 people (2023); life expectancy at birth 74.7 years (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Current health expenditure: 6.9 % of GDP (2023)
- Government share of current health expenditure: 34 % (2023)
- Out-of-pocket share of current health expenditure: 59 % (2023)
- Physicians: 5.6 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Hospital beds: 4.0 per 1,000 people (2023)
- Life expectancy at birth: 74.7 years (2024)
Steps
- Registering for Public Healthcare — To access public healthcare, individuals typically need to register with the Georgian Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs and obtain a personal health insurance card. The registration process usually involves providing identification documents and proof of residency.
Costs
- Registration fees: varies
- Co-payments for services: low, but exact amounts vary by service and provider
Timelines
- Registration process: typically a few days to a week
Required documents
- Identification documents (passport, ID card, etc.)
- Proof of residency documents (utility bills, lease agreement, etc.)
Common mistakes
- Believing that public healthcare is only available to Georgian citizens (it's also available to registered residents).
What these figures do not cover
These are national statistics. Who is eligible for the public system, how a foreign resident enrols, what it costs and waiting times are not covered here.