Tonga's economy moderate through 2026-27 backed by construction projects

Economic growth in Tonga is expected to remain moderate as reconstruction activity following the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption and tsunami gradually decreases, but ongoing projects should continue to support the economy, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. However, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect the country’s economic growth.