What is the population of Solomon Islands in 2026?
Solomon Islands has a population of 838,645 people (2025 estimate), which is 165th in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Population 2025
838,645
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.35%
+19,675 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
29/km²
27,990 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
20.7 years
Life expectancy 70.7 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Solomon Islands
With a population of 838,645 in 2025, the Solomon Islands ranks 163rd globally and spans 27,990 km² across Oceania. The nation gained independence in 1978 and has experienced steady growth at 2.3% annually, supported by a young median age of 20.7 years and a fertility rate of 3.5 births per woman. Life expectancy stands at 70.7 years, while population density remains low at 29 people per km².
Most residents live in rural areas, with only 31% in urban centers. The capital, Honiara, serves as the main population hub. English is the official language, and the Solomon Islands dollar is the local currency. Economic output per capita reached $2,086, reflecting the nation's developing status in the Pacific region.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Honiara
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- SB · SLB
- Demonym
- Solomon Islander
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar (SBD $)
- State inception
- 1978
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +677
- Internet TLD
- .sb
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Solomon Islands: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Solomon Islands: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Solomon Islands.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 37.0%
- Age 15–64
- 59.4%
- Age 65+
- 3.6%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 2 |
| 95-99 | 21 | 30 |
| 90-94 | 156 | 192 |
| 85-89 | 643 | 664 |
| 80-84 | 1,310 | 1,407 |
| 75-79 | 2,323 | 2,548 |
| 70-74 | 4,193 | 4,476 |
| 65-69 | 6,010 | 5,833 |
| 60-64 | 8,760 | 8,318 |
| 55-59 | 11,950 | 11,519 |
| 50-54 | 16,564 | 15,343 |
| 45-49 | 20,014 | 18,744 |
| 40-44 | 22,910 | 22,183 |
| 35-39 | 26,111 | 26,134 |
| 30-34 | 27,220 | 26,630 |
| 25-29 | 32,545 | 32,196 |
| 20-24 | 38,645 | 37,300 |
| 15-19 | 43,206 | 40,237 |
| 10-14 | 49,513 | 46,443 |
| 5-9 | 52,729 | 49,499 |
| 0-4 | 54,022 | 50,655 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 108,634 |
| 1960 | 139,688 |
| 1970 | 176,579 |
| 1980 | 238,135 |
| 1990 | 331,435 |
| 2000 | 440,469 |
| 2010 | 532,968 |
| 2020 | 744,498 |
| 2030 | 938,348 |
| 2040 | 1,135,455 |
| 2050 | 1,309,110 |
| 2060 | 1,465,991 |
| 2070 | 1,603,965 |
| 2080 | 1,715,562 |
| 2090 | 1,797,135 |
| 2100 | 1,849,209 |
How Solomon Islands Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Solomon Islands839K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Solomon Islands | 839K |
Solomon Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Solomon Islands growing or shrinking?
Solomon Islands's population is growing at +2.35% per year, a change of roughly 19,675 people annually.
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
How densely populated is Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands has 29/km² across 27,990 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Solomon Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Solomon Islands is 70.7 years (2024).
What is the median age in Solomon Islands?
The median age in Solomon Islands is 20.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Solomon Islands in?
Solomon Islands is in Oceania.