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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%.

2024 · 819K19602024
Solomon Islands population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

819,198

Population (2024)

139,688

Population (1960)

819,198

Peak (2024)

2.80%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
1960139,688
1961142,912
1962146,201
1963149,589
1964153,085
1965156,686
1966160,393
1967164,245
1968168,282
1969172,476
1970176,579
1971180,637
1972184,994
1973189,774
1974195,041
1975200,744
1976207,194
1977214,418
1978222,029
1979229,953
1980238,135
1981246,555
1982255,200
1983264,068
1984273,163
1985282,455
1986291,842
1987301,414
1988311,265
1989321,282
1990331,435
1991341,738
1992352,205
1993362,839
1994373,675
1995384,733
1996396,009
1997407,474
1998419,071
1999430,500
2000440,469
2001449,125
2002457,671
2003466,154
2004474,611
2005483,080
2006491,594
2007500,156
2008508,790
2009518,141
2010532,968
2011552,945
2012573,606
2013594,945
2014616,908
2015639,415
2016662,379
2017685,672
2018709,101
2019728,147
2020744,498
2021762,591
2022781,066
2023800,005
2024819,198

Demographics

Population800,005
Population Growth Rate2.40%
Urban Population30.0%
Fertility Rate3.56 births/woman
Life Expectancy70.5 years
Infant Mortality Rate16.9 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

Solomon Islands Climate

Solomon Islands has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 2520 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.3°C

Avg Temp

2520

Precip (mm/yr)

Dec

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

15°25°35°322mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Solomon Islands — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°322 mm
February27° / 80°317 mm
March27° / 80°301 mm
April27° / 80°207 mm
May26° / 79°169 mm
June26° / 79°116 mm
July26° / 78°124 mm
August26° / 78°163 mm
September26° / 79°177 mm
October26° / 79°183 mm
November27° / 80°198 mm
December27° / 80°243 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Solomon Islands

The most comfortable months to visit Solomon Islands are typically June, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is December (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

JuneJulyAugust

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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.

The most comfortable months to visit Solomon Islands are typically June, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Solomon Islands has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C and about 2520 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically December and the coldest is July.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 800,005 residents, Solomon Islands is a country in East Asia & Pacific. The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.4% annually.

GDP per capita is roughly $1,883, placing Solomon Islands among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 70.5 years, with a fertility rate of 3.6 births per woman, and 30.0% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.