Fiji has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades, though the rate has slowed in recent years. As of 2024, Fiji’s population is estimated to be around 930,000 people. Historically, population growth was driven by high birth rates, but this has gradually declined due to increased access to education and family planning. Emigration, particularly among Indo-Fijians, has also contributed to a slower growth rate. Despite these factors, Fiji's population continues to grow modestly, with urbanization becoming more pronounced as people move from rural areas to cities such as Suva in search of better economic opportunities.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 287,348 | 15.7 |
| 1955 | 332,185 | 18.2 |
| 1960 | 393,348 | 21.5 |
| 1965 | 463,444 | 25.4 |
| 1970 | 521,000 | 28.5 |
| 1975 | 576,000 | 31.5 |
| 1980 | 634,506 | 34.7 |
| 1985 | 698,942 | 38.2 |
| 1990 | 739,640 | 40.5 |
| 1995 | 772,528 | 42.3 |
| 2000 | 804,864 | 44 |
| 2005 | 836,445 | 45.8 |
| 2010 | 875,701 | 47.9 |
| 2015 | 908,719 | 49.7 |
| 2020 | 935,139 | 51.2 |
| 2022 | 943,737 | 51.6 |
| 2023 | 947,760 | 51.9 |
| 2024 | 951,611 | 52.1 |
| 2025 | 955,284 | 52.3 |
| 2030 | 971,912 | 53.2 |
| 2035 | 986,402 | 54 |
| 2040 | 999,352 | 54.7 |
| 2045 | 1,010,336 | 55.3 |
| 2050 | 1,018,845 | 55.8 |
| 2055 | 1,023,814 | 56 |
| 2060 | 1,024,276 | 56.1 |
| 2065 | 1,020,586 | 55.8 |
| 2070 | 1,012,882 | 55.4 |
| 2075 | 1,001,259 | 54.8 |
| 2080 | 986,065 | 54 |
| 2085 | 967,893 | 53 |
| 2090 | 947,201 | 51.8 |
| 2095 | 924,074 | 50.6 |
| 2100 | 898,508 | 49.2 |
Data from US Census International Database