culture
Fiji's traditional kava ceremony, using a drink made from the root of the pepper plant, remains a central part of social and diplomatic life across the Pacific.
Fiji
Republic of Fiji
Population, GDP, and key facts about Fiji — updated for 2026.
Capital · SUVAContinent · OCEANIAISO · FJI
Fiji quick facts
- Population
- 928,784
- Area
- 18,270 km²
- Population density
- 51 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 6.4K
- Capital
- Suva
- Currency
- Fijian dollar ($, FJD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 412.3/month · $ 935/month (2024)
- Languages
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Fiji at human scale
Where does Fiji rank in the world?
Compare Fiji with other countries
🇫🇯 vs 🇸🇧Compare Fiji vs Solomon Islands1.1× difference in population🇫🇯 vs 🇳🇨Compare Fiji vs New Caledonia3.2× difference in population🇫🇯 vs 🇰🇲Compare Fiji vs Comoros1.1× difference in population
Compare Fiji with any country →Fiji's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 37%Renewables · 63%
- Hydropower52%
- Oil37%
- Bioenergy10%
- Solar1%
Share of Fiji's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Fiji
geography
Fiji is made up of more than 330 islands, of which about a third are permanently inhabited, and it sits right on the International Date Line.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Fiji
What is the capital of Fiji?
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
What is Fiji's population?
Fiji has a population of 928,784.
What is Fiji's GDP per capita?
Fiji's GDP per capita is US$ 6.4K.
What is the currency of Fiji?
The currency of Fiji is the Fijian dollar (FJD).
What is the minimum wage in Fiji?
Fiji's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 412.3 per month (as of 2024) — $ 935 per month in local currency.
Is Fiji bigger than Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands is about 1.6× the size of Fiji by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.