MigrantoImmigrants in Fiji
12.5K foreign-born residents — the #194 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 42% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1979 |
| Pakistan | 1903 |
| Bangladesh | 1425 |
| Tonga | 1389 |
| India | 1347 |
| China | 964 |
| Kiribati | 808 |
| Solomon Islands | 732 |
| New Zealand | 631 |
| Tuvalu | 428 |
| United Kingdom | 355 |
| Samoa | 308 |
| Vanuatu | 190 |
| Cook Islands | 33 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 52%
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How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11655 |
| 1995 | 11396 |
| 2000 | 11120 |
| 2005 | 10829 |
| 2010 | 11627 |
| 2015 | 11975 |
| 2020 | 12253 |
| 2024 | 12492 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Australia | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Tonga | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1306 | 1294 | 1368 | 1221 | 1443 |
| 1995 | 1405 | 1382 | 1334 | 1203 | 1374 |
| 2000 | 1489 | 1456 | 1287 | 1199 | 1292 |
| 2005 | 1706 | 1650 | 1235 | 1204 | 1169 |
| 2010 | 1832 | 1771 | 1326 | 1293 | 1255 |
| 2015 | 1887 | 1824 | 1366 | 1332 | 1292 |
| 2020 | 1941 | 1867 | 1398 | 1362 | 1321 |
| 2024 | 1979 | 1903 | 1425 | 1389 | 1347 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Fiji as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Fiji
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Fiji?
Around 12.5K foreign-born residents live in Fiji, making it the #194-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Fiji come from?
Most immigrants in Fiji come from Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh — these three countries account for about 42% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Fiji are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Fiji — that's 12.5K out of a total population of 928.8K.
How has immigration to Fiji changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Fiji has changed from 12K to 12.5K people, a change of about 4%.
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