Population
Fiji Islands is higher
Fiji Islands records 928,784, about 3.17× the other value.
Country comparison
Fiji IslandsvsNew Caledonia
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
New Caledonia is higher
New Caledonia records 18,580 km², about 1.02× the other value.
Nominal GDP
New Caledonia is higher
New Caledonia records $8.55 billion, about 1.43× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇫🇯 Fiji Islands928,784
🇳🇨 New Caledonia292,639
Fiji Islands’ population is 217% larger than that of New Caledonia, a difference of 636,145.
Surface area
🇫🇯 Fiji Islands18,270 km²
🇳🇨 New Caledonia18,580 km²
New Caledonia’s surface area is 1.7% larger than that of Fiji Islands, a difference of 310 km².
Population density
🇫🇯 Fiji Islands50.8 /km²
🇳🇨 New Caledonia15.8 /km²
Fiji Islands’ population density is 223% higher than that of New Caledonia, a difference of 35.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇫🇯 Fiji Islands$5.97 billion · 2024
🇳🇨 New Caledonia$8.55 billion · 2024
New Caledonia’s nominal GDP is 43% larger than that of Fiji Islands, a difference of $2.58 billion.
GDP per capita
🇫🇯 Fiji Islands$6,426 · 2024
🇳🇨 New Caledonia$29,213 · 2024
New Caledonia’s GDP per capita is 355% higher than that of Fiji Islands, a difference of $22,787.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Suva
Noumea
Population
928,784
292,639
Surface area
18,270 km²
18,580 km²
Population density
50.8 /km²
15.8 /km²
Nominal GDP
$5.97 billion · 2024
$8.55 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$6,426 · 2024
$29,213 · 2024
Region
Oceania
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Melanesia
Currency
Fijian dollar · FJD · FJ$
CFP franc · XPF · ₣
Nationality
Fijian
New Caledonian
Phone code
+679
+687
Internet domain
.fj
.nc
ISO codes
FJ / FJI
NC / NCL
Time zone
Pacific/Fiji
Pacific/Noumea
Native name
Fiji
Nouvelle-Calédonie
| Measure | Fiji Islands | New Caledonia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Suva | Noumea |
| Population | 928,784 | 292,639 |
| Surface area | 18,270 km² | 18,580 km² |
| Population density | 50.8 /km² | 15.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $5.97 billion · 2024 | $8.55 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,426 · 2024 | $29,213 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Melanesia | Melanesia |
| Currency | Fijian dollar · FJD · FJ$ | CFP franc · XPF · ₣ |
| Nationality | Fijian | New Caledonian |
| Phone code | +679 | +687 |
| Internet domain | .fj | .nc |
| ISO codes | FJ / FJI | NC / NCL |
| Time zone | Pacific/Fiji | Pacific/Noumea |
| Native name | Fiji | Nouvelle-Calédonie |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Fiji Islands
Nestled in the South Pacific, the Fiji Islands are a vibrant archipelago of more than 300 islands, famed for their turquoise waters, lush rainforests, and welcoming spirit, making them a jewel of Oceania.
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New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
Full New Caledonia profile →Fiji Islands & New Caledonia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Fiji Islands?
The capital of Fiji Islands is Suva.
What is the population of Fiji Islands?
Fiji Islands has a recorded population of approximately 928,784 people.
How big is Fiji Islands?
Fiji Islands covers an area of about 18,270 km².
What is the population density of Fiji Islands?
Fiji Islands has a population density of roughly 50.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Fiji Islands?
Fiji Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $5.97 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Fiji Islands?
Fiji Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,426.
What currency is used in Fiji Islands?
Fiji Islands uses the Fijian dollar (FJD), with the symbol FJ$.
Where is Fiji Islands located?
Fiji Islands is located in Melanesia, Oceania.
What is the native name of Fiji Islands?
The native name of Fiji Islands is Fiji.
What are people from Fiji Islands called?
People from Fiji Islands are referred to as Fijian.
What is the phone calling code for Fiji Islands?
The international dialing code for Fiji Islands is +679.
What is the internet domain for Fiji Islands?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Fiji Islands is .fj.
What time zone is Fiji Islands in?
Fiji Islands uses the Pacific/Fiji time zone.
What is Fiji Islands known for?
Nestled in the South Pacific, the Fiji Islands are a vibrant archipelago of more than 300 islands, famed for their turquoise waters, lush rainforests, and welcoming spirit, making them a jewel of Oceania.
What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Noumea.
What is the population of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a recorded population of approximately 292,639 people.
How big is New Caledonia?
New Caledonia covers an area of about 18,580 km².
What is the population density of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $8.55 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,213.
What currency is used in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia uses the CFP franc (XPF), with the symbol ₣.
Where is New Caledonia located?
New Caledonia is located in Melanesia, Oceania.
What is the native name of New Caledonia?
The native name of New Caledonia is Nouvelle-Calédonie.
What are people from New Caledonia called?
People from New Caledonia are referred to as New Caledonian.
What is the phone calling code for New Caledonia?
The international dialing code for New Caledonia is +687.
What is the internet domain for New Caledonia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for New Caledonia is .nc.
What time zone is New Caledonia in?
New Caledonia uses the Pacific/Noumea time zone.
What is New Caledonia known for?
New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean.