Military spending in Fiji
Fiji: Military spending was 87.78 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
87.78 million constant 2022 US$
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
151st
of 172 countries
All-time high
141.72 million constant 2022 US$
in 2011
All-time low
3.72 million constant 2022 US$
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Military spending in Fiji, 1970–2023
Source: Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Fiji is 87.78 million constant 2022 US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Fiji peaked at 141.72 million constant 2022 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.72 million constant 2022 US$, in 1970.
That places Fiji 151st out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Fiji, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.72 million constant 2022 US$ | — |
| 1971 | 3.91 million constant 2022 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 4.13 million constant 2022 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 4.46 million constant 2022 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 4.55 million constant 2022 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 5.76 million constant 2022 US$ | +26.4% |
| 1976 | 9.25 million constant 2022 US$ | +60.8% |
| 1977 | 11.42 million constant 2022 US$ | +23.4% |
| 1978 | 14.50 million constant 2022 US$ | +27.0% |
| 1979 | 19.35 million constant 2022 US$ | +33.4% |
| 1980 | 21.71 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.2% |
| 1981 | 23.49 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 28.69 million constant 2022 US$ | +22.2% |
| 1983 | 28.84 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 28.74 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 27.07 million constant 2022 US$ | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 29.73 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 40.22 million constant 2022 US$ | +35.3% |
| 1988 | 46.96 million constant 2022 US$ | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 54.25 million constant 2022 US$ | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 54.66 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 55.42 million constant 2022 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 53.30 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 50.83 million constant 2022 US$ | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 58.80 million constant 2022 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 59.73 million constant 2022 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 61.53 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 57.11 million constant 2022 US$ | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 52.73 million constant 2022 US$ | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 49.56 million constant 2022 US$ | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 47.84 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 47.08 million constant 2022 US$ | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 46.47 million constant 2022 US$ | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 48.43 million constant 2022 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 54.80 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 58.07 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 62.89 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 67.38 million constant 2022 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 66.81 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 66.98 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 64.86 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 141.72 million constant 2022 US$ | +118.5% |
| 2012 | 66.98 million constant 2022 US$ | -52.7% |
| 2013 | 65.22 million constant 2022 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 64.85 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 61.15 million constant 2022 US$ | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 59.89 million constant 2022 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 69.76 million constant 2022 US$ | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 74.76 million constant 2022 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 82.93 million constant 2022 US$ | +10.9% |
| 2020 | 78.19 million constant 2022 US$ | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 79.94 million constant 2022 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 82.52 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 87.78 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.4% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 87.78 million constant 2022 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.25 billion constant 2022 US$, 7% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 87.78 million constant 2022 US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.15 billion constant 2022 US$, 2% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending in Fiji changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +118.5% | 64.86 million constant 2022 US$ | 141.72 million constant 2022 US$ |
| 1976 | +60.8% | 5.76 million constant 2022 US$ | 9.25 million constant 2022 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.11 million constant 2022 US$ | 3.72 million constant 2022 US$ | 19.35 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.97 million constant 2022 US$ | 21.71 million constant 2022 US$ | 54.25 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.37 million constant 2022 US$ | 49.56 million constant 2022 US$ | 61.53 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.68 million constant 2022 US$ | 46.47 million constant 2022 US$ | 67.38 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.21 million constant 2022 US$ | 59.89 million constant 2022 US$ | 141.72 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.11 million constant 2022 US$ | 78.19 million constant 2022 US$ | 87.78 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 148 Guyana 106.79 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 149 Eritrea 96.47 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 150 Eswatini 91.46 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 152 Moldova 82.38 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 153 Maldives 65.41 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 154 Iceland 64.74 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Fiji
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1992 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.307 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.307 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2292 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0049 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Fiji?
- Military spending in Fiji was 87.78 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023, according to Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 141.72 million constant 2022 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.72 million constant 2022 US$ in 1970.
- How does Fiji rank for military spending?
- Fiji ranks 151st out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji data come from?
- The figures come from Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.