Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Fiji
Fiji: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin was 2,058 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Fiji, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
Fiji recorded 2,058 for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 35.0% on the previous year and up 379.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Fiji peaked at 3,317 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 193, in 2007.
Fiji ranks 96th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,661 | — |
| 2001 | 1,918 | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 1,502 | -21.7% |
| 2003 | 1,018 | -32.2% |
| 2004 | 520 | -48.9% |
| 2005 | 370 | -28.8% |
| 2006 | 253 | -31.6% |
| 2007 | 193 | -23.7% |
| 2008 | 200 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 360 | +80.0% |
| 2010 | 298 | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 256 | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 269 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 463 | +72.1% |
| 2014 | 769 | +66.1% |
| 2015 | 429 | -44.2% |
| 2016 | 510 | +18.9% |
| 2017 | 678 | +32.9% |
| 2018 | 1,297 | +91.3% |
| 2019 | 2,343 | +80.6% |
| 2020 | 2,683 | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 2,997 | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 3,317 | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 3,017 | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 3,168 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 2,058 | -35.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 799.5 | 193 | 1,918 | 10 |
| 2010s | 731.2 | 256 | 2,343 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,873 | 2,058 | 3,317 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 93 South Africa 2,575 compare
- 94 Paraguay 2,398 compare
- 95 Kuwait 2,148 compare
- 97 Costa Rica 1,820 compare
- 98 Malawi 1,779 compare
- 99 Turkmenistan 1,663 compare
More social development data for Fiji
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 15 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 343 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 3 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0004 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 343 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Fiji?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin in Fiji was 2,058 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 3,317 in 2022.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 193 in 2007.
- How does Fiji rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin?
- Fiji ranks 96th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 379.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.