Fiji Tourism Statistics

Visitors spend over FJD 2 billion in Fiji.

• A record high of FJD 2.81 billion was recorded in 2025, a 10.6% increase from the previous year.
• Visitors spent a total of FJD 2.21 billion in 2019.
• Visitor spending dropped to FJD 0.52 billion in 2020, and further to FJD 0.59 billion in 2021, due to the pandemic.
• FJD 1.70 billion in visitor spending was recorded in 2022, indicating the beginning of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Visitors spent FJD 2.49 billion in 2023, and the figure rose by 2.0% to FJD 2.54 billion in 2024.

How much did visitors spend in Fiji in 2025?

• A total of FJD 2.81 billion in visitor spending was recorded in Fiji in 2025, marking a 10.6% increase from the previous year and a 27.1% increase from the pre-pandemic year of 2019.

How much did visitors spend in Fiji in 2024?

Visitors spent FJD 2.54 billion in Fiji in 2024, marking a 2% increase from 2023 and surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 2019 by 14.9%.

How much does it cost to visit Fiji?

An average trip to Fiji costs over FJD 2,500 per person, including flights.

• Each visitor spent nearly FJD 2850 on average in 2025.
• Before the pandemic, each visitor spent around FJD 2,475 in 2019.

• Nadi: Nadi is a lively Fijian town famous for its beaches, vibrant markets, and as the gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands.

Total visitors: 342,803 visitors (April-December, 2022)

• Denarau Island: Denarau Island is a luxurious resort destination near Nadi, known for its upscale resorts, golf course, and marina with access to nearby islands.

Total visitors: 306,333 visitors (April-December, 2022)

• Coral Coast: The Coral Coast is a scenic stretch of coastline in Fiji, offering pristine beaches, coral reefs, and resorts perfect for relaxation and adventure.

Total visitors: 229,767 visitors (April-December, 2022)

• Mamanuca Islands: The Mamanuca Islands are a group of stunning tropical islands off Fiji's coast, renowned for their crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and excellent snorkeling and diving.

Total visitors: 144,534 visitors (April-December, 2022)

• Suva: Suva is the capital of Fiji, a bustling port city offering a mix of colonial architecture, cultural attractions, and vibrant markets.

Total visitors: 97,414 visitors (April-December, 2022)

• June to September were the busiest months, with a higher number of visitor arrivals. Over 90,000 visitor arrivals were recorded in these months in 2025.

1. August: 99,737 visitors
2. July: 99,311 visitors
3. June: 92,693 visitors
4. September: 92,344 visitors
5. October: 88,255 visitors

As of 2025, most tourists to Fiji visit for holiday purposes. Some tourists visited to meet their friends and relatives, and for business or conference purposes.

• Holiday: 779,447 visitors (79%) in 2025.
• Visiting friends and relatives (VFR): 80,871 visitors (8.2%)
• Business and Conference: 32,697 visitors (3.3%)
• Other: 93,352 visitors (9.5%)

How many tourists depart from Fiji each year?

• A total of 863,518 people departed from Fiji in 2019, before the pandemic.
• Due to the emergence of Covid-19, departures dropped to 163,151 in 2020.
• Only 18,314 departures were recorded in 2021 as the pandemic continued.
• Departures increased to 571,874 in 2022 as travel restrictions began to ease.
• A further rise was seen in 2023, with 862,116 departures.
• Fiji recorded 836,183 departures in 2024.
• Departures rose to 903,759 in 2025, a 8.1% increase from the previous year.

• Fiji recorded 74,537 cruise ship passengers in 2019, before the pandemic.
• 21,255 passengers arrived by cruise ship in 2020, reflecting the early impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Due to pandemic restrictions, no cruise ship passengers were recorded in 2021.
• Only 15,863 passengers arrived in 2022, as no arrivals were recorded in the first two quarters due to lingering restrictions.
• Cruise ship arrivals rose to 83,473 in 2023.
• Fiji welcomed 86,151 cruise ship passengers in 2024.
• Cruise ship arrivals declined to 65,293 in 2025, a 24.2% decrease from the previous year.