MigrantoFijian Diaspora
181K Fijians live abroad — 19% of the population of Fiji
Fijian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 98% of the diaspora
| 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 region
87% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Fijian diaspora in numbers
Most Fijians abroad live in Australia
46% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 39%.
1 in 5 people born in Fiji lives abroad
181K people born in Fiji now live in other countries — 19.5% of a population of 928.8K.
The share of the diaspora living in Oceania has grown since 1990
73% of the diaspora lived in Oceania in 1990, compared with 86.6% today.
Fijian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 65039 |
| 1995 | 78323 |
| 2000 | 95570 |
| 2005 | 117629 |
| 2010 | 138607 |
| 2015 | 158026 |
| 2020 | 169411 |
| 2024 | 181025 |
Largest communities over time
Fijians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Fijians in each country has changed since the selected year
Fijians among immigrants in other countries
Where Fijians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Fijians live outside Fiji?
Around 181K Fijians live abroad, the world's #135 largest diaspora.
Where do most Fijians abroad live?
Most Fijians live in Australia, New Zealand and Canada — these three countries account for about 98% of all Fijians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Fijian population outside Fiji?
Australia is home to the largest Fijian community abroad — 83.4K people, about 46% of all Fijians living abroad.
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.
Is the Fijian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Fijians living abroad has grown from 158K to 181K, about 15%.
Where does the data on the Fijian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Fiji who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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