Fiji Population Pyramid (2026)
Fiji has a population of 937,281 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 158th-largest population in the world and 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 6.8%, with 98.5 males for every 100 females.
Fiji Demographics
Fiji has 937,281 people in 2026, up 76.4% from 531,188 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 7,377 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 28.3 — the 84th-lowest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 26.6% — the 84th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 26.4% (247,860)
All generations in Fiji →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Fiji's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Fiji has 98.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 6,977 (0.7% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:465,152
- Percentage:49.6%
Female Statistics
- Population:472,129
- Percentage:50.4%
- Ratio Format:1:1.015
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Fiji indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 16,340 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,005 | 18.6 | 2.33 | estimate |
| 2022 | 16,772 | 18.2 | 2.31 | estimate |
| 2023 | 16,631 | 18.0 | 2.28 | estimate |
| 2024 | 16,592 | 17.9 | 2.27 | projection |
| 2025 | 16,446 | 17.6 | 2.25 | projection |
| 2026 | 16,340 | 17.4 | 2.23 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (16,340 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Fiji's median age is 28.3 years
Half the population is younger than 28.3 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 80,379 | 8.6% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 83,325 | 8.9% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 85,330 | 9.1% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 82,741 | 8.8% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 75,985 | 8.1% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 71,455 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 72,090 | 7.7% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 69,419 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 67,415 | 7.2% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 59,052 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 45,870 | 4.9% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 42,609 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 38,014 | 4.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 28,020 | 3.0% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 17,765 | 1.9% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 10,377 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 5,154 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 1,842 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 399 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 39 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 1 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.23 children per woman and 17.4 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (9.6). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Fiji Total Fertility Rate: 2.23 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.33 | 18.6 | |
| 2022 | 2.31 | 18.2 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 2.28 | 18.0 | ↓0.03 |
| 2024 | 2.27 | 17.9 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 2.25 | 17.6 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 2.23 | 17.4 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.16
Fiji's total fertility rate is 2.23 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Fiji ranks 82 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −65.8% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Fiji's population has increased by 202.8%.
The median age has increased from 16.8 in 1950 to 28.3 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Fiji's Demographics
Fiji has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 6.8%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 9.1% of the population, compared with 8.6% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Fiji's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 65.2% in 2016 to 66.6% in 2026 (dependency ratio 50.0).
Fertility Transition Stage
Fiji is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.23 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Fiji's median age changed by +2.4 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 937,281 |
| Male Population | 465,152(49.6%) |
| Female Population | 472,129(50.4%) |
| Median Age | 28.3 years |
| Sex Ratio | 98.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 249,034(26.6%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 624,650(66.6%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 63,597(6.8%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 50.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 39.9 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 10.2 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Fiji
How long the average person in Fiji is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Fiji is projected to grow to 1.0 million people by 2050 (+6.7% from 2026).
The median age rises from 28.3 in 2026 to 33.3 by 2050.
Fiji's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 20.9%, growing from 0.5 million in 1970 to 0.6 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.2 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 5.6 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 531K to 642K
- • Growth rate of 20.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 16.1 to 18.3 years (+2.2y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.2 points; under-15 share by −5.6 points
How Does Fiji Compare to Its Neighbors?
Fiji has a younger population than Australia, New Zealand. Fiji has an older population than Papua New Guinea.
Fiji
Australia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
| Country | Population | Median Age | Youth % | Elderly % | Pyramid Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji (Current) | 937,281 | 28.3 | 26.6% | 6.8% | stationary |
| Australia | 27,227,096 | 38.5 | 17.5% | 18.5% | constrictive |
| New Zealand | 5,287,479 | 38.0 | 17.6% | 18.0% | constrictive |
| Papua New Guinea | 10,947,848 | 23.0 | 32.8% | 3.7% | expansive |
Frequently Asked Questions About Fiji
How does Fiji rank globally by population?
Fiji ranks 158th in the world by population with 937,281 people as of 2026.
What does Fiji's age structure reveal about its development?
Fiji's age structure — 26.6% under 15, 66.6% working-age (15–64) and 6.8% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 28.3 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Fiji?
Fiji has 50.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Fiji experiencing a demographic dividend?
Fiji is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 65.2% in 2016 to 66.6% in 2026 (dependency ratio 50.0). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Fiji's population?
Fiji has more females than males, with 98.5 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
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