Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji
Fiji: Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario was 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
1.11 births per woman in last 5 years
World rank
63rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
6.79 births per woman in last 5 years
in 1960
All-time low
1.11 births per woman in last 5 years
in 2100
Years of data
30
1955–2100
Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji, 1955–2100
Source: Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in births per woman in last 5 years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji is 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years, measured in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji peaked at 6.79 births per woman in last 5 years in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years, in 2100.
That places Fiji 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji, year by year
| Year | births per woman in last 5 years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 6.57 births per woman in last 5 years | — |
| 1960 | 6.79 births per woman in last 5 years | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 6.12 births per woman in last 5 years | -9.8% |
| 1970 | 5.24 births per woman in last 5 years | -14.4% |
| 1975 | 4.33 births per woman in last 5 years | -17.3% |
| 1980 | 4.07 births per woman in last 5 years | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 3.86 births per woman in last 5 years | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 3.51 births per woman in last 5 years | -9.1% |
| 1995 | 3.35 births per woman in last 5 years | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 3.19 births per woman in last 5 years | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 2.98 births per woman in last 5 years | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 2.87 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 2.68 births per woman in last 5 years | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 2.57 births per woman in last 5 years | -4.2% |
| 2025 | 2.32 births per woman in last 5 years | -9.9% |
| 2030 | 2.1 births per woman in last 5 years | -9.4% |
| 2035 | 1.88 births per woman in last 5 years | -10.7% |
| 2040 | 1.68 births per woman in last 5 years | -10.7% |
| 2045 | 1.54 births per woman in last 5 years | -7.9% |
| 2050 | 1.42 births per woman in last 5 years | -7.9% |
| 2055 | 1.35 births per woman in last 5 years | -4.9% |
| 2060 | 1.3 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.4% |
| 2065 | 1.29 births per woman in last 5 years | -0.8% |
| 2070 | 1.26 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.3% |
| 2075 | 1.23 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.5% |
| 2080 | 1.22 births per woman in last 5 years | -1.2% |
| 2085 | 1.18 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.9% |
| 2090 | 1.16 births per woman in last 5 years | -1.7% |
| 2095 | 1.13 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.9% |
| 2100 | 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years | -1.8% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.93 births per woman in last 5 years, 1.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.988 births per woman in last 5 years, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.57 births per woman in last 5 years | 6.57 births per woman in last 5 years | 6.57 births per woman in last 5 years | 1 |
| 1960s | 6.45 births per woman in last 5 years | 6.12 births per woman in last 5 years | 6.79 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 1970s | 4.79 births per woman in last 5 years | 4.33 births per woman in last 5 years | 5.24 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.96 births per woman in last 5 years | 3.86 births per woman in last 5 years | 4.07 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.43 births per woman in last 5 years | 3.35 births per woman in last 5 years | 3.51 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.08 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.98 births per woman in last 5 years | 3.19 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.78 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.68 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.87 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.44 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.32 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.57 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2030s | 1.99 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.88 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.1 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2040s | 1.61 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.54 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.68 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2050s | 1.39 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.35 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.42 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2060s | 1.3 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.29 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.3 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2070s | 1.25 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.23 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.26 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2080s | 1.2 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.18 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.22 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2090s | 1.15 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.13 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.16 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2100s | 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years | 1 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 60 Japan 1.13 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 61 Spain 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 61 Ukraine 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 64 Austria 1.1 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 65 Italy 1.1 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 66 Guyana 1.09 births per woman in last 5 years compare
More education data for Fiji
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,041 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 644 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,362 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,542 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,613 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,938 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1227 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji?
- Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Fiji was 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest projections of the fertility rate by education scenario recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 6.79 births per woman in last 5 years in 1960.
- What is the lowest projections of the fertility rate by education scenario recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.11 births per woman in last 5 years in 2100.
- How does Fiji rank for projections of the fertility rate by education scenario?
- Fiji ranks 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is projections of the fertility rate by education scenario rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji data come from?
- The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average number of children born in the last 5-year period to the women of reproductive age (15-49).