Fiji
Oceania · Melanesia
South Pacific islands with world-class diving and friendly locals; remote but welcoming.
At a Glance
📈Fiji's Human Development Index
0.729
High human development#103 of 191 countries worldwide, #6 of 15 in Oceania.
Higher than 46% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Fiji
Fiji is a South Pacific archipelago of over 300 islands with a warm, welcoming culture that has made it one of the world's most celebrated tropical destinations. The Fijian people have a reputation for exceptional hospitality, and the combination of coral reefs, jungle-covered interiors, and clear blue lagoons lives up to its billing. Those seeking adventure beyond the resort islands will find the outer islands offer a very different and more authentic experience.
- Has experienced four military coups since independence — a surprise given its 'paradise' image.
- Produces world-class rugby players at a per-capita rate that dwarfs far larger nations.
Quick Facts
Capital
Suva
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Currency
$ FJD
Area
18,270 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$7K
PPP / Capita
$16K
Inflation
-1.4%
Unemployment
5.3%
GNI / Capita
$6K
Tax Revenue
23.9%
FDI Inflows
3.4%
Education Spend
4.2%
Cost of Living
34.3
Price Level Index
57th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.630 → 0.729 (+0.099)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Fiji's Human Development Index?
Fiji's Human Development Index is 0.729 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #103 of 191 countries.
How expensive is Fiji?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Fiji at 34.3 (New York = 100); that is #45 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Fiji?
Life expectancy at birth in Fiji is 67.5 yrs (World Bank), ranked #150 of 195 countries.