Politics & Government Guide in Fiji

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Fiji is a parliamentary republic led by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's coalition government of People's Alliance, NFP, and SODELPA since the 2022 election. The opposition FijiFirst was deregistered and dissolved in 2024, raising concerns about political pluralism. Recent developments include a new president, truth and reconciliation legislation, and constitutional referendum processes.

Government Type

Parliamentary republic

Legal System

Common law system based on the English model

Head of State

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu(since 2024)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka(People's Alliance)since 2022

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:Parliament (55 seats)

Major Political Parties

People's Alliance(PA)

Centrist

23 seats

National Federation Party(NFP)

Centre-left

5 seats

Social Democratic Liberal Party(SODELPA)

Nationalist

3 seats

Voting Rights

All citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national elections

Recent Developments

FijiFirst party deregistered in July 2024 and formally dissolved by High Court in October 2024, leaving no organized opposition
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu elected by Parliament on 31 October 2024 and sworn in on 12 November 2024
Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act enacted into law in December 2024
National Referendum Bill 2025 tabled in parliament on 4 December 2025
High Court ruled in 2025 on constitutional amendment process requiring two-thirds parliamentary majority and referendum

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution2013

Provinces and city councils14