Fiji
Republic of Fiji
Melanesia · FJI
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Fiji
Fiji is a classic South Pacific choice with reef-focused resorts, island hopping, and a strong mix of relaxation and water time. It works best when you choose a single island group like the Mamanucas or Yasawas rather than trying to cover the whole country.
Popular For
Things To See
- Nadi
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Coral Coast
- Suva
- Taveuni
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Dry season from May to October is the most reliable weather window.
- Inter-island transfers add time and cost, so pick one island group for first visits.
- Resort inventory sells out in peak winter months.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Fiji.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Suva
- Population
- 900,869
- Area
- 18,272 km²
- Region
- Melanesia
Languages
- English
- Fijian
- Fiji Hindi
Currency
Fijian dollar ($)
FJD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
41.6
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 43.3
- Restaurants
- 32.5
- Rent
- 17.2
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Suva (18.13°S, 178.42°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
67/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 75/100
- Lived safety
- 52/100
This traveler-facing score is lower than the legal protections score because lived-safety context is weaker, based on broader traveler safety and development conditions.
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition✅
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.731
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.003
- 10-year change
- +0.023
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.948
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.350
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Levuka Historical Port Town
Inscribed 2013
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 3.9%
- Forest cover
- 63.5%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 7
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 14
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
35/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
77/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Fiji. Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Fiji. If you decide to travel to Fiji: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Fiji. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Be aware of your surroundings at all times and to be extra vigilant when displaying items like jewelry, bags and cell phones in public. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Colo I Suva Forest Park - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Crime along the trails, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather; resistance can result in injury.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data