Economic
Vanuatu unveils 2026 national budget framework
Vanuatu's 2026 national budget aims to accelerate growth and stabilize public finances amid multiple shocks and reconstruction needs.
On November 6, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Johnny Koanapo presented Vanuatu's 2026 National Budget, laying out a framework to strengthen fiscal resilience and inclusivity ahead of the country's 50th independence anniversary. The budget projects real GDP growth of 3.9% in 2026 and 4.0% annually through 2030, with total revenue estimated at VT 46.8 billion and expenditure at VT 64.1 billion. The plan includes targeted stimulus measures and improved tax compliance to support recovery after natural disasters and the liquidation of Air Vanuatu. The documents, updated as of March 25, 2026, highlight reconstruction spending and resumption of tourism as key drivers of the medium‑term outlook.
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- active
- Location
- Republic of Vanuatu, South Pacific
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 07:56 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 07:56 UTC
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