The Reserve Bank of Fiji has warned that a range of global and domestic risks — including travel advisories issued by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) — could weigh on Fiji’s economic growth outlook this year.
In its latest review, the Bank said geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could push up global commodity prices, while the ongoing cyclone season continues to pose risks to domestic economic activity.
Additional headwinds include the introduction of United States visa bond requirements and the possibility of interest rate hikes by key trading partners.
The RBF also cautioned that travel advisories, including DFAT’s advisory linked to the HIV outbreak, may impact visitor arrivals.
Collectively, these factors could place downward pressure on the projected 3.0 percent economic growth rate for the year.
Meanwhile, inward remittances rose by 2.6 percent in 2025 to $1.36 billion, supported by a strong increase in personal transfers through mobile network operators, which surged by 16.7 percent.
Outward remittances also increased by 7.9 percent to $539.9 million, driven largely by higher personal transfers by non-residents and emigrant-related flows, including superannuation drawdowns.
As a result, net remittances declined slightly by 0.6 percent compared with 2024.
