Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) September 2026
Key figures, September 2026: Fiscal balance FY2025/26 $39.3M, surplus, from $84.8M deficit; Unemployment (Q1 2026) 8.1%, compared to 10.8% in the same period; Total visitors (August) 1.2M, grew by 13.0%; Total revenue FY2025/26 $3,964.0M, rose by $563.5M (16.6%). Source: Central Bank of The Bahamas.
The domestic economy kept growing in September 2026 versus 2025. FY2025/26 shifted to an estimated $39.3 million fiscal surplus from an $84.8 million deficit, Q1 2026 unemployment fell to 8.1% from 10.8%, and banking liquidity and external reserves declined.
Why it matters:Stronger tourism, a fiscal surplus and lower unemployment signal healthy conditions for the sector, while falling liquidity and reserves point to tighter monetary conditions for banks. (Positive development)