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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Fiji Islands’ population is 183% larger than that of Vanuatu, a difference of 601,007.
Fiji Islands’ surface area is 50% larger than that of Vanuatu, a difference of 6,080 km².
Fiji Islands’ population density is 89% higher than that of Vanuatu, a difference of 23.9 /km².
Fiji Islands’ nominal GDP is 434% larger than that of Vanuatu, a difference of $4.85 billion.
Fiji Islands’ GDP per capita is 88% higher than that of Vanuatu, a difference of $3,015.
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Suva
Port Vila
928,784
327,777
18,270 km²
12,190 km²
50.8 /km²
26.9 /km²
$5.97 billion · 2024
$1.12 billion · 2024
$6,426 · 2024
$3,411 · 2024
Oceania
Oceania
Melanesia
Melanesia
Fijian dollar · FJD · FJ$
Vanuatu vatu · VUV · VT
Fijian
Ni-Vanuatu, Vanuatuan
+679
+678
.fj
.vu
FJ / FJI
VU / VUT
Pacific/Fiji
Pacific/Efate
Fiji
Vanuatu
| Measure | Fiji Islands | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Suva | Port Vila |
| Population | 928,784 | 327,777 |
| Surface area | 18,270 km² | 12,190 km² |
| Population density | 50.8 /km² | 26.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $5.97 billion · 2024 | $1.12 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,426 · 2024 | $3,411 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Melanesia | Melanesia |
| Currency | Fijian dollar · FJD · FJ$ | Vanuatu vatu · VUV · VT |
| Nationality | Fijian | Ni-Vanuatu, Vanuatuan |
| Phone code | +679 | +678 |
| Internet domain | .fj | .vu |
| ISO codes | FJ / FJI | VU / VUT |
| Time zone | Pacific/Fiji | Pacific/Efate |
| Native name | Fiji | Vanuatu |
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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.
Full Fiji Islands profile →Vanuatu is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its volcanic landscapes and vibrant indigenous cultures.
Full Vanuatu profile →The capital of Fiji Islands is Suva.
Fiji Islands has a recorded population of approximately 928,784 people.
Fiji Islands covers an area of about 18,270 km².
Fiji Islands has a population density of roughly 50.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Fiji Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $5.97 billion as of 2024.
Fiji Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,426.
Fiji Islands uses the Fijian dollar (FJD), with the symbol FJ$.
Fiji Islands is located in Melanesia, Oceania.
The native name of Fiji Islands is Fiji.
People from Fiji Islands are referred to as Fijian.
The international dialing code for Fiji Islands is +679.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Fiji Islands is .fj.
Fiji Islands uses the Pacific/Fiji time zone.
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.
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
Vanuatu has a recorded population of approximately 327,777 people.
Vanuatu covers an area of about 12,190 km².
Vanuatu has a population density of roughly 26.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vanuatu has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.12 billion as of 2024.
Vanuatu has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,411.
Vanuatu uses the Vanuatu vatu (VUV), with the symbol VT.
Vanuatu is located in Melanesia, Oceania.
People from Vanuatu are referred to as Ni-Vanuatu, Vanuatuan.
The international dialing code for Vanuatu is +678.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vanuatu is .vu.
Vanuatu uses the Pacific/Efate time zone.
Vanuatu is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its volcanic landscapes and vibrant indigenous cultures.