Fiji's transport system sits at the center of its development story. As an archipelagic economy, connectivity is not just a supporting function—it is the backbone of trade, tourism, and access to essential services. The Transport in Review: Fiji provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of how this system is performing, where the gaps lie, and what this means for the country’s future.

The review shows a system under pressure. While transport contributes around 13% of GDP and supports a significant share of employment, it faces structural challenges linked to geography, aging infrastructure, and rising demand. Roads remain the dominant asset but require a shift from reactive maintenance to lifecycle-based management. Maritime transport underpins 95% of trade yet is constrained by aging fleets and capacity limitations, while aviation continues to serve as a critical but vulnerable link to global markets.

Access remains uneven. Rural communities still face gaps in reliable connectivity, and urban areas—particularly the Greater Suva Area—are experiencing increasing congestion and mobility constraints. At the same time, Fiji’s transport system is highly exposed to climate risks, with much of its infrastructure located in vulnerable coastal zones, and remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels.

The report examines transport across key dimensions—connectivity, access, safety, resilience, and sustainability—offering an integrated view of system performance. It highlights the need for stronger multimodal integration, improved asset management, and a transition toward low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure.

This working paper forms part of ATO’s Transport in Review series, supporting evidence-based transport policy and planning across Asia and the Pacific, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States.

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