🇬🇪 Georgia: Politics & Democracy
By V-Dem's measure, no — Georgia scores 27.5 on the 0–100 liberal democracy index, which places it firmly in the autocratic range.
Current leaders
Mikheil Kavelashvili
Head of State · People's Power
Irakli Kobakhidze
Head of Government · Georgian Dream
Democracy trend
Frequently asked questions
Is Georgia a democracy?
By V-Dem's measure, no — Georgia scores 27.5 on the 0–100 liberal democracy index, which places it firmly in the autocratic range. It ranks #101 of 179 countries in 2025.
Is democracy in Georgia improving or declining?
Georgia's V-Dem liberal democracy score has declined by 22.9 points over the past decade, standing at 27.5 in 2025 (1-year change: −5.2).
Who leads Georgia?
Mikheil Kavelashvili is Georgia's head of state (People's Power); Irakli Kobakhidze serves as head of government (Georgian Dream).