Travel for employment purposes continues to feature in Fiji’s outbound movement, according to the latest Fiji Bureau of Statistics data for March 2026.
A total of 1,129 residents left the country for employment-related reasons, accounting for 8.4 per cent of all departures.
The data shows a significant number of these travellers were away for longer periods, with 426 departing for between three to 12 months and 411 for one to five years, indicating ongoing overseas work opportunities.
Short-term employment travel also remained steady, with 292 residents leaving for less than three months.
While holiday travel and visits to friends and relatives dominated overall departures, the figures highlight the continued role of overseas employment as a key driver of longer-term travel among Fijians.
The Bureau’s report underscores the importance of labour mobility in supporting income opportunities for Fijian households.
