MigrantoImmigrants in Fiji
12.5K foreigners live in Fiji — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Fiji by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
52% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Immigrant population in Fiji over time
Foreigners living in Fiji, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11655 |
| 1995 | 11396 |
| 2000 | 11120 |
| 2005 | 10829 |
| 2010 | 11627 |
| 2015 | 11975 |
| 2020 | 12253 |
| 2024 | 12492 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Fiji, by year
| Year | Australians | Pakistanis | Bangladeshis | Tongans | Indians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Fiji
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Fiji
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Fiji?
Around 12.5K immigrants live in Fiji — the world's #194 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Australians live in Fiji?
Around 2K Australians live in Fiji — about 16% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Fiji growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Fiji has changed from 12K to 12.5K, about 4%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Fiji come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Fiji. Their children born in Fiji are not included.
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