Fiji has the third-highest defence budget in Oceania. Fiji's defence expenditure is estimated to be US$84M (1.60% of its GDP). Its percentage of GDP allocated to defence spending is the second-highest in Oceania.
Fiji's military force is the third-largest in Oceania. Fiji has a military of 9,500 personnel, with 3,500 active and 6,000 in reserve, making up 10.3 military personnel per 1000 in population. Its per-capita military is the highest in Oceania.