Bureau launches mobile birth registration drive
Fiji Bureau of Statistics rolls out campaign to reach remote communities, ensuring every child is officially counted and included in national planning for health, education, and social services.
Monday 20 October 2025 | 04:15
Chief Statistician for Social Statistics Division Kiran Naidu, speaking during the World Statistics Day celebration in Suva on October 20, 2025.
Photo: Rariqi Turner
The Fiji Bureau of Statistics is taking bold steps to ensure every child in the country is counted and seen.
Through its Social Statistics Division (SSD), the bureau has launched a national mobile birth registration campaign aimed at reaching children in remote and maritime areas.
Speaking during World Statistics Day celebrations in Suva today, chief statistician Kiran Naidu said the initiative is part of a broader mission to transform how Fiji understands its population, turning raw data into meaningful stories that reflect the lives, challenges, and opportunities of every Fijian.
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“Social data is more than numbers, it is about people, their lives, and their opportunities,” she said.
The division operates through three specialised units: Tourism and Migration, Labour Force, Vital Demography, and the Geographic information system. These units collect and analyse information used for planning employment, tracking tourism trends, and mapping population growth and household needs.
One of the division’s standout achievements is the development of interactive Story Maps and dashboards, which allow the public and policymakers to explore
statistics in real time.
“We want Fijians to see statistics not just as numbers, but as stories of our communities,” Ms Naidu said.
This campaign will strengthen planning for health, education, and social services, ensuring no child is left unseen.
“These innovations help us build a fairer, more connected Fiji,” Ms Naidu said. “When everyone counts, everyone is seen.”
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