Fiji Population
East Asia & Pacific · 161st most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
938,538
The population of Fiji is about 938,538 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 937 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Fiji is ranked 161st of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.44% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 1.0 million. That is 2.3 times its 1960 population of 405 thousand. Population density is 51 people per square kilometre. 60% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
937 thousand
Yearly change
+0.44%
World rank
161st
Share of world
0.01%
Density
51/km²
Land area
18,333 km²
Life expectancy
67.5 yrs
Births per woman
2.27
GDP per capita
$6,642
GDP
$6.2B
Population of Fiji, 1960–2050
Fiji population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 404,887 | — | 22 |
| 1970 | 531,188 | +2.00% | 29 |
| 1980 | 641,975 | +2.41% | 35 |
| 1990 | 773,316 | +0.91% | 42 |
| 2000 | 840,909 | +1.09% | 46 |
| 2010 | 910,419 | +0.35% | 50 |
| 2020 | 914,963 | +0.01% | 50 |
| 2024 | 928,784 | +0.50% | 51 |
| 2026proj. | 937,282 | +0.44% | 51 |
| 2030proj. | 953,106 | +0.40% | 52 |
| 2040proj. | 983,858 | +0.26% | 54 |
| 2050proj. | 1,000,261 | +0.07% | 55 |
Fiji vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 190 times as many people as Fiji. Bangladesh is 26.7 times more densely populated.
Fiji population: questions and answers
What is the population of Fiji in 2026?
About 937,282 (937 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Fiji's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.44% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Fiji?
About 51 people per km², with a land area of 18,333 km².
What will the population of Fiji be in 2050?
About 1.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Fiji?
Suva.
What is the life expectancy in Fiji?
67.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.