When we look at Fiji’s economic performance heading into 2025 and stretching into 2026, one word consistently comes to mind: steady. It’s important to frame this against the backdrop of the remarkable recovery seen immediately after the pandemic. Those ‘dizzy heights’ of rapid bounce-back growth, while impressive, weren’t expected to be a permanent fixture.
After quickly reclaiming lost ground over 2022-2023, and with a current scarcity of major ‘big ticket’ investment projects on the horizon, a natural deceleration in economic growth was always on the cards. In essence, the economy is settling into a more sustainable rhythm.
While some might interpret a slowing GDP growth as a negative, it’s often a sign of an economy maturing past its initial recovery phase. We’re moving from a period of intense catch-up to a more predictable, stable trajectory. Understanding this context is key to appreciating Fiji’s economic journey in the coming years.
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