International Investment Position Quarter 1 2011

Provisional data shows that since March 2010 the difference between Fiji’s international liabilities and international assets has widened from $F4,044.9m to $F4,387.7m

The level of Fiji’s international assets reached $F2,518.6m in the period ending 31st March 2011. Direct investment assets accounted for $F79.1m (3%), portfolio investment no transaction, other investment asset $F1,091.6m (43%) and Reserve assets $F1,347.9m (54%).

The level of Fiji’s foreign liabilities reached $F6,906.3m in the period ending 31st March 2011. Direct investment liabilities accounted for $F4,378.4m (64%), portfolio investment $F712.8m (10%) which consists of International Government Bonds issued in March 2011 and other investment liabilities $F1,815.1m (26%).

Net foreign debt
As at 31st March 2011, Fiji’s net foreign debt was $F89.0m, a decline of $F43.8m when compared to the quarter 1 2010 net foreign debt of $F132.8m.

Net foreign equity
As at 31st March 2011, Fiji’s net foreign equity was $F4,300.8m. This was an increase of $F386.9m from quarter 1 2010 when the net foreign equity was $F3,913.9m.


If you want more detailed information on the International Investment Position Quarter 1 2011 please contact the Fiji Bureau of Statistics at:

P.O.Box 2221
Government Buildings
Suva, FIJI
Tel: (679) 331 5822
Fax: (679) 330 3656

OR

email: info@statsfiji.gov.fj

For further enquiries please contact Ms Sashee Nath on 3315822 ext 118.