MigrantoFijian Diaspora
181K Fijians live abroad — the #135 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 98% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 83435 |
| New Zealand | 70552 |
| Canada | 24028 |
| Cook Islands | 568 |
| Kiribati | 561 |
| Tonga | 450 |
| American Samoa | 333 |
| Vanuatu | 239 |
| Nauru | 122 |
| Marshall Islands | 117 |
| India | 108 |
| Samoa | 105 |
| Solomon Islands | 98 |
| Papua New Guinea | 83 |
| Tuvalu | 57 |
| Norway | 46 |
| Niue | 39 |
| Denmark | 30 |
| French Polynesia | 30 |
| Finland | 11 |
| Hungary | 5 |
| Luxembourg | 5 |
| Guinea | 1 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 87%
156.8K
24K
108
97
1
1
1
Ask Migo
Tap a question — our AI assistant answers it in chat, with real migration data
Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Fiji.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 46% of all emigrants from Fiji, while the second-largest destination receives just 39%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 5 residents of Fiji has emigrated — 181K out of 928.8K, representing 19.5% of the population.
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has shifted from 73% to 86.6% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 65039 |
| 1995 | 78323 |
| 2000 | 95570 |
| 2005 | 117629 |
| 2010 | 138607 |
| 2015 | 158026 |
| 2020 | 169411 |
| 2024 | 181025 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | New Zealand | Canada | Cook Islands | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 33513 | 12231 | 15484 | 78 | 221 |
| 1995 | 39284 | 17996 | 18347 | 81 | 248 |
| 2000 | 46792 | 24784 | 21714 | 84 | 275 |
| 2005 | 54816 | 36119 | 24193 | 111 | 382 |
| 2010 | 63911 | 47256 | 24843 | 138 | 489 |
| 2015 | 72652 | 57371 | 25117 | 480 | 497 |
| 2020 | 76355 | 65339 | 24774 | 527 | 531 |
| 2024 | 83435 | 70552 | 24028 | 568 | 561 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Fiji as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Fiji
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Fijians move to?
Most Fijians have moved to Australia, New Zealand and Canada — these three countries account for about 98% of all Fijians living abroad.
How many Fijians live abroad?
Around 181K Fijians live abroad, making it the #135-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Fiji lives abroad?
About 19% of the population of Fiji lives abroad — that's 181K out of a total population of 928.8K.
How has emigration from Fiji changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Fiji has grown from 158K to 181K people, a growth of about 15%.
Where to live?
Match a country to your priorities
Explore other countries
See where people move around the world