Rank #66 by World Population
🇫🇯Fiji
Fiji has a population of 924,145, ranking #66 in the world. The capital is Suva. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Upper middle income
924,145
Population
#66
World Rank
67.3
Life Expectancy
$5,926
GDP Per Capita
Fiji, #66 by world population
Fiji Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Fiji had a population of 404,887 in 1960 and 928,784 in 2024, a 2.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 928,784 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.31%.
928,784
Population (2024)
404,887
Population (1960)
928,784
Peak (2024)
1.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 404,887 |
| 1961 | 417,406 |
| 1962 | 430,536 |
| 1963 | 444,276 |
| 1964 | 458,324 |
| 1965 | 472,575 |
| 1966 | 486,487 |
| 1967 | 498,873 |
| 1968 | 510,002 |
| 1969 | 520,797 |
| 1970 | 531,188 |
| 1971 | 541,121 |
| 1972 | 550,499 |
| 1973 | 559,222 |
| 1974 | 567,489 |
| 1975 | 575,906 |
| 1976 | 585,534 |
| 1977 | 597,805 |
| 1978 | 612,091 |
| 1979 | 626,862 |
| 1980 | 641,975 |
| 1981 | 657,471 |
| 1982 | 673,414 |
| 1983 | 689,835 |
| 1984 | 706,716 |
| 1985 | 723,761 |
| 1986 | 739,306 |
| 1987 | 750,540 |
| 1988 | 758,697 |
| 1989 | 766,321 |
| 1990 | 773,316 |
| 1991 | 779,656 |
| 1992 | 785,346 |
| 1993 | 790,369 |
| 1994 | 794,771 |
| 1995 | 798,746 |
| 1996 | 803,789 |
| 1997 | 812,139 |
| 1998 | 822,258 |
| 1999 | 831,828 |
| 2000 | 840,909 |
| 2001 | 849,596 |
| 2002 | 858,049 |
| 2003 | 866,286 |
| 2004 | 874,366 |
| 2005 | 882,379 |
| 2006 | 890,365 |
| 2007 | 897,832 |
| 2008 | 903,399 |
| 2009 | 907,239 |
| 2010 | 910,419 |
| 2011 | 912,989 |
| 2012 | 914,918 |
| 2013 | 916,352 |
| 2014 | 917,585 |
| 2015 | 918,578 |
| 2016 | 919,166 |
| 2017 | 918,759 |
| 2018 | 917,180 |
| 2019 | 914,899 |
| 2020 | 914,963 |
| 2021 | 916,711 |
| 2022 | 919,422 |
| 2023 | 924,145 |
| 2024 | 928,784 |
Demographics
| Population | 924,145 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.51% |
| Urban Population | 58.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.28 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 23.5 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$5,926
GDP Per Capita
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
30.7
Gini Index (inequality)
168,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
3.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
4.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
23.5
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
99.3%
Electricity Access
72.6%
Internet Users
108
Mobile Subs per 100
50.6
People per km2
-3,289
Net Migration
Environment
63.5%
Forest Area
Fiji Climate
Fiji has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F) and receives about 2695 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.5°C
Avg Temp
2695
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 288 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 259 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 357 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 341 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 228 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 145 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 122 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 124 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 167 mm |
| October | 24° / 75° | 203 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 230 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 231 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Fiji
The most comfortable months to visit Fiji are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 20°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji has a population of 924,145, ranking #66 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.51%.
Life expectancy in Fiji is 67.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 23.5 per 1,000 live births.
Fiji's GDP per capita is $5,926. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
58.6% of Fiji's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 50.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Fiji is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Fiji are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Fiji has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C and about 2695 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Fiji is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 924,145. Population growth is modest, around 0.5% a year.
GDP per capita is about $5,926 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 67.3 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.3 births per woman, and 58.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.