Pray for Fiji

About Fiji

The capital is Suva. People speak English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi. Christianity is the largest faith, with large Hindu and Muslim communities.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Fiji

Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

Fiji is facing a serious illegal drug problem, and in April the government said a state of emergency was possible as police and the military stepped up joint operations. In June police reported more than 60 parcels of cocaine washed up on beaches in several islands. Leaders have linked rising drug use to a rise in HIV infections. Prices for food and fuel have also risen sharply this year.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Fiji is a parliamentary republic. The Prime Minister is Sitiveni Rabuka. The next general election is expected between 24 December 2026 and early February 2027, and a Constitution Review Commission is gathering public views.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

The Reserve Bank of Fiji committee cut its 2026 growth forecast to about 1.5%, half its earlier figure, as tensions in the Middle East pushed up fuel and food prices. Inflation rose to about 3.9% in May and is expected to pass 6% by the end of the year. Tourism is still the main driver, and money sent home from abroad remains strong, but households are spending more carefully.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Most Indigenous Fijians (iTaukei) are Christian, while most Indo-Fijians, many descended from indentured labourers, are Hindu or Muslim. Relations between communities have needed care since the coups. Young people and families affected by drugs and HIV are among the most vulnerable, and civil society groups have asked for careful, community-based responses.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

In the 2017 census about 69% of people were Christian, about 24% Hindu and about 6% Muslim. The Methodist Church is the largest church, and about two in three Indigenous Fijians belong to it, with Catholic, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventist and other churches also present. Christians are found in villages and towns across the islands.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

The 2013 Constitution separates religion and the State and says all faiths must be treated equally. People are generally free to worship, though rights can be limited for public order, and religious groups register through trustees. Several Hindu temples have been burned or vandalised over the years, and there has been online hostility toward Muslims. Many Fijians of different faiths live side by side in peace.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

Chiefs ceded Fiji to Britain in 1874, and about 61,000 Indian labourers were brought under indenture from 1879 to 1916. Fiji became independent on 10 October 1970. Military coups in 1987 and 2006, and a civilian coup in 2000, deepened fear and division between communities.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Fiji. Protect young people and families from drugs and HIV, and give strength to all who work for safety. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to those in authority, and let the coming election be peaceful and fair. Provide for every household as prices rise, and bless honest work. Bring reconciliation between iTaukei, Indo-Fijian and all peoples, and protect the vulnerable. Let Your hope and truth be known in every village and town. Keep every believer free to worship safely, heal the wounds left by the coups, and lead Fiji in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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