The Fijian economy is likely at the tail end of  its deepest recession in modern history. The halt of international tourism from the first quarter of 2020 and the onset of the second wave of COVID-19 this year led to contractions in economic output, pushed unemployment to a record high, suppressed domestic demand, and dampened business confidence and economic activity. However, the socio-economic effects of the pandemic will linger even as the economy recovers in the near term.