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Fiji population overview
Fiji is the 4th most populous of 23 countries and territories in Oceania. The United Nations put the population at 936,097 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.4% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 11 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 16,288 births (17.4 per 1,000 people) and 8,987 deaths (9.6 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 3,370 people. The infant mortality rate is 15.3 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 404,887 in 1960 to 933,154 in 2025 — a change of +130.5%, or +1.3% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 28.3 years; life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years; women have on average 2.3 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 26.8% of residents are under 15 and 6.6% are 65 or older (2025); 59.5% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Suva. Fiji covers 18,270 km², giving a population density of about 51.4 people per km². GDP was $6.20B in 2025 — about $6,642 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Fiji population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 939,307 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 936,097 |
| World rank | #162 of 238 |
| Rank in Oceania | #4 of 23 |
| Share of world population | 0.011% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.4% |
| Births per year est. | 16,288 |
| Deaths per year est. | 8,987 |
| Net migration per year est. | -3,370 |
| Birth rate | 17.4 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 9.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 15.3 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 98.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 28.3 years |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 2.3 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 59.5% |
| Surface area 2023 | 18,270 km² |
| Population density | 51.4 per km² |
| Capital | Suva |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $6.20B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $6,642 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Fiji population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 939,307 | – | – |
| 2025 | 933,154 | +4,370 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 928,784 | +4,639 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 924,145 | +4,723 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 919,422 | +2,711 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 916,711 | +1,748 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 914,963 | -3,615 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 918,578 | +8,159 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 910,419 | +28,040 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 882,379 | +41,470 | +1% |
| 2000 | 840,909 | +42,163 | +1% |
| 1995 | 798,746 | +25,430 | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 773,316 | +49,555 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 723,761 | +81,786 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 641,975 | +66,069 | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 575,906 | +44,718 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 531,188 | +58,613 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 472,575 | +67,688 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 404,887 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Fiji
Population over time
- From 404,887 in 1960 to 939,307 today — up 132%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.2% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 67.5 years (2024), up 8.9 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 2.3 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 17.9 births vs 9.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 8.4 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 26.8% of the population is under 15 and 6.6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3.4% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 1.51 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 1.98 Mt in 2004 — down 23.9% since.
- Per person: 1.62 t in 2024, vs 1.34 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 583.6 kg of oil equivalent per person (2007), up 57.9% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 28.4% of final energy in 2022 (-28.7 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 63.5% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 51.4% to 63.5% since 1990 — roughly 2,204 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 59.5% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 25.6% in 1960 (+33.9 points).
- Became majority-urban around 2006.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 0.3% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 31,052 m³ in 2022, down 53.2% since 1962.
Economy
- GDP: $6.20B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 32.4% since 2015.
- That works out to $6,642 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 5.3% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: -1.4% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 74.7% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 574.2 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fiji in 2026?
As of October 2026, Fiji has an estimated population of 939,307. The United Nations estimated 936,097 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.4% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Fiji growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.4% per year — roughly 11 more people every day. Each year there are about 16,288 births and 8,987 deaths, with net migration of -3,370.
What is the population density of Fiji?
About 51.4 people per square kilometre: 939,307 people living on 18,270 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Fiji?
The median age is 28.3 years, and life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years. 26.8% of the population is under 15 and 6.6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Fiji rank by population?
Fiji is the 162nd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 4th in Oceania, with 0.011% of the global population.
How has the population of Fiji changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 404,887; by 2025 it had grown to 933,154 (+130.5%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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BhutanSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.4%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.