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Fiji: key facts and figures
Fiji has 928,800 people, 3 official languages, the Fijian Dollar and 11 public holidays a year. It ranks 157th of 191 countries for total economy.
928,800people
FJDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+679calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Fiji differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
928,800Population
- Annual change+0.5%
- Fertility rate2.3 per woman#81
- Aged 65 and over6.49%#111
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$6,642Output per person
- Total economy$6.2 billion#157
- Real growth+3.2%#96
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.731Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.626#80
- Life expectancy67.3 years#147
- Mean schooling10.4 years#83
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Fijian DollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeFJD
- SymbolFJD
- CapitalSuva
Languages
which languages hold official status
English, iTaukei, HindiOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type IPlug types
- Mains voltage240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+679
- Time zonePacific/Fiji
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
11Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
- Apr 4Easter Saturday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
75%Internet use
- E-government index0.675#93
- Global rank#93
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointVolcanic high islands and reef systems
- ClimateTropical maritime, warm year-round with wetter windward slopes and a more seasonal dry side.
Education
how the school system is structured
8 yearsPrimary duration
- Secondary duration5 years
- Primary official ages6 to 13
- Compulsory schoolingthrough Year 12
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