Republic of Fiji
Capital: Suva
Population: Â 924,145
Currency: Fijian dollar (FJD)
Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of more than 300 islands, with Fiji’s two largest islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, making up nearly 87% of the population. The capital and largest city is Suva, located on Viti Levu. Fiji has a tropical climate and is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and lush forests. The country’s economy is based on tourism, agriculture (especially sugar and coconuts), and mining. Fiji has a diverse cultural heritage, influenced by Melanesian, Indian, and European traditions. The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Pacific Islands Forum, and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Growth Rate
0.519
%
Fertility Rate
2.281
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.255
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
67.3
years
Total Population in Fiji
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Fiji.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-3.559
(+0.31)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.