What is the population of Fiji in 2026?
Fiji has a population of 933,154 people (2025 estimate), which is 163rd in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Fiji
Population 2025
933,154
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.47%
+4,376 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
51/km²
18,270 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
28.1 years
Life expectancy 67.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Fiji
With roughly 933,154 inhabitants spread across 18,270 km², Fiji ranks 161st globally in population. The nation gained independence in 1970 and spans Oceania with a population density of 51 people per km². Urban areas account for 60% of residents, while the median age of 28.1 years reflects a relatively young population with continued modest growth at 0.5% annually.
Life expectancy stands at 67.5 years, supported by a fertility rate of 2.3 births per woman. The economy, with a per capita GDP of $6,642, operates under the Fijian dollar. English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi are the primary languages spoken across the islands, with Suva serving as the capital.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Suva
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- FJ · FJI
- Demonym
- Fijian
- Currency
- Fijian dollar (FJD $)
- State inception
- 1970
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +679
- Internet TLD
- .fj
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Fijian
- Fiji Hindi
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Fiji: Literacy Rate.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Fiji: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 27.1%
- Age 15–64
- 66.4%
- Age 65+
- 6.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 1 |
| 95-99 | 5 | 32 |
| 90-94 | 85 | 289 |
| 85-89 | 519 | 1,232 |
| 80-84 | 1,732 | 3,191 |
| 75-79 | 4,029 | 6,160 |
| 70-74 | 7,173 | 9,386 |
| 65-69 | 12,238 | 14,179 |
| 60-64 | 17,830 | 19,219 |
| 55-59 | 21,253 | 21,897 |
| 50-54 | 22,579 | 22,457 |
| 45-49 | 27,489 | 27,284 |
| 40-44 | 33,165 | 33,117 |
| 35-39 | 34,446 | 34,427 |
| 30-34 | 36,278 | 36,075 |
| 25-29 | 36,606 | 36,660 |
| 20-24 | 36,875 | 37,447 |
| 15-19 | 40,576 | 41,215 |
| 10-14 | 42,313 | 42,007 |
| 5-9 | 43,645 | 41,957 |
| 0-4 | 42,137 | 39,580 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 309,514 |
| 1960 | 404,887 |
| 1970 | 531,188 |
| 1980 | 641,975 |
| 1990 | 773,316 |
| 2000 | 840,909 |
| 2010 | 910,419 |
| 2020 | 914,963 |
| 2030 | 953,106 |
| 2040 | 983,858 |
| 2050 | 1,000,261 |
| 2060 | 999,037 |
| 2070 | 983,390 |
| 2080 | 956,125 |
| 2090 | 920,663 |
| 2100 | 879,377 |
How Fiji Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Fiji | 933K |
Fiji Population FAQ
Is the population of Fiji growing or shrinking?
Fiji's population is growing at +0.47% per year, a change of roughly 4,376 people annually.
What is the capital of Fiji?
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
How densely populated is Fiji?
Fiji has 51/km² across 18,270 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Fiji?
Life expectancy at birth in Fiji is 67.5 years (2024).
What is the median age in Fiji?
The median age in Fiji is 28.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Fiji in?
Fiji is in Oceania.