Fiji
Country statistics · 1990–present
Fiji at a Glance
Fiji is home to 928,784 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $7,776, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.5 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 928,784 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 17.9 and a death rate of 9.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 8.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 8,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Fiji is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $7 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $7,776 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.1% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.5% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.5 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $213 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. 74.7% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 42.1% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.