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Fiji

Republic of Fiji
Quick facts
Capital
Suva
Population
921,000
Area
18,272 km²
Region
Melanesia
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Currency
Fijian dollar ($)
Demonym
Fijian
UN member
Yes
How Fiji compares
Economy size$6.0 B
156th of 178 worldwide · 3rd of 5 in Melanesia
Income per person$6,426
94th of 178 worldwide · 2nd of 5 in Melanesia
Life expectancy67.5 yrs
140th of 179 worldwide · 4th of 5 in Melanesia
Internet access74.7%
104th of 179 worldwide · 2nd of 5 in Melanesia
Military spending$78 M
145th of 163 worldwide
Highlights
GDP
$6.0 B
World Bank2024

Gross Domestic Product — the total market value of all goods and services produced in a year, at current prices.

GDP per capita
$6,426
World Bank2024

GDP divided by population — a rough measure of average economic output per person.

Population
929,000
World Bank2024

Total resident population, mid-year estimate.

Life expectancy
67.5 yrs
World Bank2024

Years a newborn would live if current mortality patterns held throughout its life.

Internet users
74.7%
ITU / World Bank2024

Share of the population that used the internet in the last three months.

Mobile subscriptions
574
ITU / World Bank2024

Active mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 people.

Land area
18,270 km²
World Bank2023

Total land area, excluding inland water bodies.

Forest area
63.5%
World Bank2023

Share of land area under forest cover.

Resource rents
2.3%
World Bank2021

Total natural-resource rents (oil, gas, mineral, forest) as a share of GDP.

Oil rents
0.0%
World Bank2021

Value of crude oil production minus extraction cost, as a share of GDP.

Military burden
1.3%
SIPRI / World Bank2024

Military expenditure as a share of GDP.

Defense spending
$78 M
SIPRI / World Bank2024

Total military expenditure at current prices.

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Crossroads of the Pacific, from Lapita voyagers to a republic of two peoples

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