Agriculture as share of GDP dropping

Economic analysts widely agree that the agriculture sector in Georgia is in poor shape. In 1992, the agricultural share of GDP was approximately 33; in 2003 it was 19% and in 2009 it fell to 8%. This is dramatic, as more than half of the population lives in rural areas.

There are a number of reasons for the lack of proper exploitation of Georgia's agricultural sector – poor techniques, lack of capital, disorganized irrigation. Some previously leading agricultural products, like tobacco or silk, have almost ceased production. Georgia, too, imports a variety of vegetables that it could easily grow itself.