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East Asia & Pacific

Living in Fiji

Among the 116 countries we cover, Fiji stands out most for safety and affordability. Its weakest dimension is healthcare.

Capital
Suva
Population
933.2K (2025)
World Bank income group
Upper-middle income

Key figures

Price level (US = 100)
41Lower means cheaper than the US · 2025
Life expectancy (years)
67.5At birth · 2024
Homicides per 100,000 people
2.1Per 100,000 people per year · 2023
People using the internet
74.7%Share of the population · 2024

Scores by dimension

0–100, relative to the 116 countries we cover (100 = best in our set).

Affordability
53 / 100
Safety
76 / 100
Healthcare
25 / 100
Governance
50 / 100
Civil freedoms
55 / 100
Digital access
63 / 100
Economy
73 / 100
  • Affordability#36 of 116
  • Safety#30 of 116
  • Healthcare#108 of 116
  • Governance#53 of 116
  • Civil freedoms#64 of 116
  • Digital access#96 of 116
  • Economy#84 of 116

The underlying data

Indicators for Fiji, with the year each value refers to
IndicatorValueYear
Price level (US = 100)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CD / NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD412025
GDP per personWDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CDUS$6,6422025
GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CDInt$16,3382025
Unemployment rateWDI · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS5.4%2025
Inflation (consumer prices)WDI · FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG-1.4%2025
Life expectancy (years)WDI · SP.DYN.LE00.IN67.52024
Doctors per 1,000 peopleWDI · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS0.82015
Health spending per personWDI · SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CDUS$2132023
Homicides per 100,000 peopleWDI · VC.IHR.PSRC.P52.12023
People using the internetWDI · IT.NET.USER.ZS74.7%2024
Political stability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_PV.SC832025
Rule of law (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_RL.SC662025
Government effectiveness (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_GE.SC632025
Control of corruption (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_CC.SC592025
Voice and accountability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_VA.SC622025
PopulationWDI · SP.POP.TOTL933.2K2025

Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators (updated July 13, 2026) and Worldwide Governance Indicators (updated September 25, 2026), CC BY 4.0. We show the most recent year available for each figure. How we score

Fiji: common questions

Is Fiji expensive to live in?

The World Bank price level for Fiji is 41 (US = 100) in 2025, which places it #36 of 116 countries for affordability in our data. This is a national average. Big cities, housing and imported goods can cost much more.

How safe is Fiji?

Fiji recorded 2.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people (2023). Its World Bank political stability score is 83 out of 100 (2025). National figures hide local differences, so check your government's current travel advice for specific areas.

What is healthcare like in Fiji?

Life expectancy at birth in Fiji is 67.5 years (2024). There are 0.8 doctors per 1,000 people (2015). Access for foreign residents depends on your visa, residency status and insurance, so confirm what coverage you'd be entitled to.

Do I need a visa to move to Fiji?

It depends on your citizenship, purpose and length of stay, and the rules change often. We don't give visa advice. Check the official immigration authority or embassy of Fiji for the current requirements.