Population of Fiji
As of July 2026, the population of Fiji is 957.2 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 7 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.75%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 25.5 years in 2016 to 27.7 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 68.9 years and population density is 52.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Fiji peaked in 1958, reaching around 3.2% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.76% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 17.15 thousand in 1984 to nearly 7.27 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Fiji, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 66.9 years in 2006 to 68.9 years in 2026, representing an increase de 2 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Fiji
The cities of Fiji are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 292.1 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Nasinu, Central, with approximately 92 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Suva, Central with 77.4 thousand and Lautoka, Western with 52.5 thousand.
These are the 16 most populous cities in Fiji:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nasinu, Central | 92,043 |
| 2 | Suva, Central | 77,366 |
| 3 | Lautoka, Western | 52,500 |
| 4 | Nadi, Western | 42,284 |
| 5 | Labasa, Northern | 27,949 |
| 6 | Lami, Central | 24,639 |
| 7 | Sigatoka, Western | 17,622 |
| 8 | Ba, Western | 14,596 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Tavua, Western | 8,810 |
| 10 | Levuka, Eastern | 8,360 |
| 11 | Savusavu, Northern | 6,833 |
| 12 | Vaileka, Western | 5,964 |
| 13 | Navua, Central | 5,812 |
| 14 | Vatukoula, Western | 5,580 |
| 15 | Ahau, Rotuma | |
| 16 | Tubou, Eastern |