Fiji’s net international investment position reached a significant figure of -$15,471.4 million in the September quarter of 2025, showing a slight increase from -$15,031.8 million recorded the previous year. Kemueli Naiqama, the chief executive officer of the Fiji Bureau of Statistics, noted that this change signifies a substantial upswing of $439.6 million compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting an increasing value of foreign investment in Fiji relative to its investments abroad.
As of September 30, 2025, Fiji’s international liabilities, which represent the obligations of residents to non-residents, totaled $22,923 million—a 0.9 percent rise from the previous quarter. This growth was attributed to increases in both direct investments and other investment types.
A closer look at these liabilities reveals that 58.6 percent stems from equity and investment fund shares, with loans making up 23.9 percent. Additional components comprise accounts payable at 9.6 percent, currency and deposits at 4.4 percent, special drawing rights at 2.2 percent, and debt securities at 1.3 percent.
Conversely, Fiji’s international assets, reflecting the financial claims residents hold against non-residents along with monetary gold as reserves, amounted to $7,451.6 million by September 30 last year. This figure indicates a 1.8 percent increase over the preceding quarter, primarily driven by higher reserve assets and portfolio investments.
In terms of asset composition, currencies and deposits constituted 61.8 percent, while equity and investment fund shares accounted for 18.9 percent. Other assets included debt securities at 7.0 percent, special drawing rights at 5.8 percent, accounts receivable at 3.3 percent, loans at 3.1 percent, and a minimal 0.1 percent in monetary gold.
The upward trajectory in both international investment positions and assets suggests a growing confidence among foreign investors, signaling potentially positive developments for Fiji’s economic landscape in the future. This optimistic outlook could further enhance Fiji’s attractiveness as a destination for foreign investment, promoting sustainable economic growth.