Rank #171 by World Population
🇸🇧Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has a population of 800,005, ranking #171 in the world. The capital is Honiara. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
800,005
Population
#171
World Rank
70.5
Life Expectancy
$1,883
GDP Per Capita
Solomon Islands, #171 by world population
Solomon Islands Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Solomon Islands had a population of 139,688 in 1960 and 819,198 in 2024, a 5.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 819,198 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.80%.
819,198
Population (2024)
139,688
Population (1960)
819,198
Peak (2024)
2.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 139,688 |
| 1961 | 142,912 |
| 1962 | 146,201 |
| 1963 | 149,589 |
| 1964 | 153,085 |
| 1965 | 156,686 |
| 1966 | 160,393 |
| 1967 | 164,245 |
| 1968 | 168,282 |
| 1969 | 172,476 |
| 1970 | 176,579 |
| 1971 | 180,637 |
| 1972 | 184,994 |
| 1973 | 189,774 |
| 1974 | 195,041 |
| 1975 | 200,744 |
| 1976 | 207,194 |
| 1977 | 214,418 |
| 1978 | 222,029 |
| 1979 | 229,953 |
| 1980 | 238,135 |
| 1981 | 246,555 |
| 1982 | 255,200 |
| 1983 | 264,068 |
| 1984 | 273,163 |
| 1985 | 282,455 |
| 1986 | 291,842 |
| 1987 | 301,414 |
| 1988 | 311,265 |
| 1989 | 321,282 |
| 1990 | 331,435 |
| 1991 | 341,738 |
| 1992 | 352,205 |
| 1993 | 362,839 |
| 1994 | 373,675 |
| 1995 | 384,733 |
| 1996 | 396,009 |
| 1997 | 407,474 |
| 1998 | 419,071 |
| 1999 | 430,500 |
| 2000 | 440,469 |
| 2001 | 449,125 |
| 2002 | 457,671 |
| 2003 | 466,154 |
| 2004 | 474,611 |
| 2005 | 483,080 |
| 2006 | 491,594 |
| 2007 | 500,156 |
| 2008 | 508,790 |
| 2009 | 518,141 |
| 2010 | 532,968 |
| 2011 | 552,945 |
| 2012 | 573,606 |
| 2013 | 594,945 |
| 2014 | 616,908 |
| 2015 | 639,415 |
| 2016 | 662,379 |
| 2017 | 685,672 |
| 2018 | 709,101 |
| 2019 | 728,147 |
| 2020 | 744,498 |
| 2021 | 762,591 |
| 2022 | 781,066 |
| 2023 | 800,005 |
| 2024 | 819,198 |
Demographics
| Population | 800,005 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.40% |
| Urban Population | 30.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.56 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 70.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 16.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,883
GDP Per Capita
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
101.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
4,400
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.24
Physicians per 1,000
8.3%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
16.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
81.3%
Electricity Access
28.0%
Internet Users
62
Mobile Subs per 100
28.6
People per km2
1,636
Net Migration
Environment
90.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Solomon Islands in global context
Solomon Islands is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands has a population of 800,005, ranking #171 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.40%.
Life expectancy in Solomon Islands is 70.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 16.9 per 1,000 live births.
Solomon Islands's GDP per capita is $1,883. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
30.0% of Solomon Islands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 28.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Solomon Islands is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.