This study analyses the determinants of employment in urban Fiji. The analysis is conducted in two
steps: (1) identify the factors that affect labour market participation decision of males and females
individually, and (2) identify the factors that increase or reduce the likelihood of formal and informal
sectors’ employment once an individual has entered the labour market. The analysis shows that
determinants of employment and formal sector participation in Fiji vary by gender and age cohorts.
In general, being female reduces individuals’ likelihood of employment; and factors such as marital
status and having dependent children further reduce females’ chances of employment and formal
sector employment, which illustrate females’ disadvantaged position in the labour market. Moreover,
education significantly increases the likelihood of employment for both genders.