Labour market conditions in Fiji continued to soften toward the end of 2025, although challenges remain across specific sectors, according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s latest Economic Review.
The central bank reported that job advertisements declined by 3 percent in the year to November, signaling a moderation in labour demand.
This trend, however, was partially offset by growth in formal employment registrations with the Fiji National Provident Fund, which rose 1.5 percent up to October — indicating that more workers were entering the formal sector despite the slower hiring environment.
The review also highlighted a notable drop in long-term resident departures, which fell 10.1 percent over the same period.
The slowdown suggests fewer Fijians are leaving the country for extended periods, easing some pressure on the domestic labour pool.
At the same time, temporary migration under seasonal worker schemes recorded a marginal increase of 0.3 percent.
In contrast, the number of approved work permits saw a sharp contraction, plunging 87.2 percent in the year to November.
The RBF said the mixed indicators point to a labour market that is stabilising but still experiencing sector-specific constraints as the economy adjusts to post-pandemic shifts and global uncertainties.
