Fiji’s annual inflation slowed to 6.8% in September 2026 from 7.6% in the previous month, which was the highest since December 2011. The moderation came as food inflation eased to 7.6% from a 28-month high of 9.5% in August, while housing inflation eased to a four-month low of 4.9% from 7.0% in August. Inflation also moderated for miscellaneous goods and services (3.1% vs 3.6%) and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.1% vs 0.4%), while remaining flat for clothing and footwear (0.0% vs. 1.2%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (13.9% vs 13.3%) and transport (12.2% vs 11.7%), while education inflation was steady at 0.4%. Additionally, recreation and culture prices fell at a faster pace (-1.5% vs -1.4%). On a monthly basis, the CPI fell 0.4% in September, following a 0.1% decline in August and marking the third straight monthly decline. source: Reserve Bank of Fiji

Inflation Rate in Fiji decreased to 6.80 percent in September from 7.60 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Fiji averaged 3.08 percent from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.50 percent in April of 2010 and a record low of -3.80 percent in September of 2025. This page provides - Fiji Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Fiji Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Fiji decreased to 6.80 percent in September from 7.60 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Fiji is expected to be 6.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Fiji Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.70 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 117.60 118.10 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 109.60 111.60 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 133.90 133.40 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 7.60 9.50 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 6.80 7.60 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.40 -0.10 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 132.90 131.00 points Mar 2026
Producer Prices Change 2.30 3.50 percent Mar 2026


Fiji Inflation Rate
In Fiji, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (28 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 15 percent; Housing and Utilities for 12 percent; Education for 10 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 8 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 8 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Communication; Recreation and Culture; Restaurants and Hotels; Clothing and Footwear and Health account for the remaining 20 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.80 7.60 10.50 -3.80 2003 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Fiji Inflation Eases From 15-Year High
Fiji’s annual inflation slowed to 6.8% in September 2026 from 7.6% in the previous month, which was the highest since December 2011. The moderation came as food inflation eased to 7.6% from a 28-month high of 9.5% in August, while housing inflation eased to a four-month low of 4.9% from 7.0% in August. Inflation also moderated for miscellaneous goods and services (3.1% vs 3.6%) and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.1% vs 0.4%), while remaining flat for clothing and footwear (0.0% vs. 1.2%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (13.9% vs 13.3%) and transport (12.2% vs 11.7%), while education inflation was steady at 0.4%. Additionally, recreation and culture prices fell at a faster pace (-1.5% vs -1.4%). On a monthly basis, the CPI fell 0.4% in September, following a 0.1% decline in August and marking the third straight monthly decline.
2026-10-07
Fiji Inflation Hits Highest Since 2011
Fiji's annual inflation accelerated to 7.6% in August 2026 from 5.7% in July, the highest inflation rate since December 2011, as food inflation accelerated to 9.5%, the highest since April 2024. Inflation also accelerated for housing (7.0% vs 6.1% in July) and miscellaneous goods and services (3.6% vs 2.7%), while rebounding for clothing and footwear (1.2% vs -0.3%) and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (0.6% vs -0.6%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (13.3% vs 14.3%), while remaining steady for transport prices (at 11.7%) and education (at 0.4%). Additionally, recreation and culture prices fell at a much softer pace (-0.7% vs -2.4%). On a monthly basis, the CPI edged down 0.1% in August, following a 1.1% drop in July, marking the second straight monthly decline.
2026-09-02
Fiji Inflation Eases to 5.7% from Near 3-Year High
Fiji's annual inflation slowed to 5.7% in July 2026 from 6.1% in June, which was the fastest pace in nearly three years, due to significantly lower fuel prices amid declining international prices. The deceleration was mainly driven by a softer rise in transport prices (11.7% vs 19.3% in June). Inflation also moderated for housing (6.1% vs 7.2%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (14.3% vs 14.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.7% vs 3.4%), while remaining steady for education (0.4%). Meanwhile, food inflation accelerated to 4.1%, the highest since October 2024. By contrast, prices fell for clothing and footwear (-0.3% vs 0.1%), recreation and culture (-2.4% vs -3.0%), and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.6% vs -0.2%). On a monthly basis, the CPI fell 1.1% in July, reversing a 2.8% rise in June and marking the first monthly decline in six months.
2026-08-06