Fiji has received its lowest human rights score in the category of torture and ill-treatment, according to the 2025 Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) report.
The country scored just 5.5 out of 10 for the right to be free from torture and ill-treatment, the weakest of all five categories under the “Safety from the State” section of the HRMI civil and political rights assessment.
The report suggests that while Fiji has made progress in some areas, such as the abolition of the death penalty (which scored a perfect 10.0), the issue of mistreatment at the hands of authorities remains a serious concern.
Scores below 6 fall into the “bad” range, bordering on “very bad” for countries where abuses are systemic.
Other scores include forced disappearance (7.3), extrajudicial execution (7.0) and arbitrary arrest (6.0).
The national summary score for Fiji in this category was 6.4, placing it in the mid-range globally for protection from state-inflicted harm.
HRMI uses expert surveys and global data to assess how well governments respect key human rights.
The annual index is used by civil society, donors and researchers to track progress and identify areas of concern.
Fiji’s 5.5 score suggests that some individuals may still be at risk of being mistreated in detention or during police operations, raising questions about accountability, transparency, and the treatment of vulnerable populations.
