Fiji · Oceania
How many people die in Fiji every day?
In Fiji, about 19 people die every day, roughly one death every 75 minutes. That is about 7,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 155th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 67.4 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
19
Deaths per year
7,000
Life expectancy
67.4 years
Population
936,375
Death rate
7.5 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Fiji
67.4
World avg
72.8
-5.4 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Fiji
7.5
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Fiji by time period
| Per hour | 0.8 |
| Per day | 19 |
| Per week | 134 |
| Per month | 583 |
| Per year | 7,000 |
What people die of in Fiji
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Fiji in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 21% of all deaths, about 4.4 a day. It was followed by diabetes and stroke.
Deaths from breast cancer have risen by 73% since 2000, from about 110 to 190 a year. Deaths from asthma have fallen by 21% since 2000, from about 278 to 221 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 1,602 | 4.4 | 21% | +32% |
| 2 | Diabetes | 1,549 | 4.2 | 20.3% | +36% |
| 3 | Stroke | 634 | 1.7 | 8.3% | +15% |
| 4 | Kidney diseases | 334 | under 1 | 4.4% | +70% |
| 5 | COVID-19 | 277 | under 1 | 3.6% | n/a |
| 6 | Asthma | 221 | under 1 | 2.9% | -21% |
| 7 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 203 | under 1 | 2.7% | -16% |
| 8 | Breast cancer | 190 | under 1 | 2.5% | +73% |
| 9 | COPD | 178 | under 1 | 2.3% | -15% |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 151 | under 1 | 2% | +32% |
Deaths in Fiji since 2000
WHO estimates that about 7,612 people died in Fiji in 2023, 28% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 5,932 deaths |
| 2010 | 6,655 deaths |
| 2019 | 7,273 deaths |
| 2023 | 7,612 deaths |
Life expectancy in Fiji since 1950
A baby born in Fiji in 1950 could expect to live about 51.7 years. By 2023 that had risen to 67.3, a gain of 15.6 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 51.7 years |
| 1980 | 62.4 years |
| 2000 | 66.2 years |
| 2010 | 66.8 years |
| 2019 | 67 years |
| 2023 | 67.3 years |
Fiji compared with similar countries in Oceania
Among the 3 countries in Oceania on this site, Fiji ranks 0th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji | 19 | 67.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| New Zealand | 99 | 82.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Papua New Guinea | 197 | 65 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Australia | 466 | 83.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Fiji every day?
In Fiji, about 19 people die every day, or roughly one death every 75 minutes. That adds up to about 7,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Fiji?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Fiji. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 21% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Fiji?
Life expectancy at birth in Fiji is 67.4 years, 5.4 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 133rd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Fiji high?
Fiji records about 7.5 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.