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.
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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 ($, FJD)
- Languages
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Fiji at human scale
Where does Fiji rank in the world?
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Compare Fiji with any country →Everything we know about Fiji
geography
Fiji is made up of more than 330 islands, of which about a third are permanently inhabited, and it sits right on the International Date Line.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Fiji
What is the capital of Fiji?
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
What is Fiji's population?
Fiji has a population of 928,784.
What is Fiji's GDP per capita?
Fiji's GDP per capita is US$ 6.4K.
What is the currency of Fiji?
The currency of Fiji is the Fijian dollar (FJD).
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 September 2026.