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Solomon Islands Population

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Solomon Islands Population

The Solomon Islands look like a tropical paradise, but society is characterized by corruption and a previously violent conflict between different peoples. After a multinational military force came to the islands in 2003, the violence was dampened.

Key figures and facts

  • Capital: Honiara
  • Ethnic groups: Melanesian 95.3%, Polynesian 3.1%, Micronesian 1.2%, other 0.4% (2009)
  • Language: Malaysian English (pidgin language) is the common language for the majority, English (officially, but only spoken by 1% -2% of the population) or 120 different local languages
  • Religion: Protestants (various) 73.4%, Catholics 19.6%, other Christians 2.9%, other/none 4.1% (2009)
  • Population: 623 281 (2018)
  • Control Form: Parliamentary democracy and part of the Commonwealth
  • Area: 28 900 km2
  • Currency: Solomon’s dollar
  • GNP per capita: 2 235 PPP $
  • National Day: July 7th

Solomon Islands Population

In 2006, the population was estimated at 552,400 and annual population growth to 3.5% (2003). The median age for women was 74 years and for men 69 years. The high birth rates (36.5 ‰) and low death rates (4.2 ‰) result in a very “young” population. As many as 73% of the population is under 30 and only 0.7% is 75 years and over.

Solomon Islands Country Population

The population consists mainly of Melanesians (93%); also by Polynesians, Micronesians, Chinese and Europeans.

About 65% live in the cities. The capital Honiara on the island of Guadalcanal is the largest city (56,300 residents, 2003).

Population of Solomon Islands by Year (Historical)

Year Population Annual Growth Rate Population Density Global Rank
2020 686,773 2.550% 24.5403 166
2019 669,712 2.600% 23.9308 166
2018 652,746 2.640% 23.3246 166
2017 635,928 2.680% 22.7238 166
2016 619,327 2.710% 22.1307 167
2015 603,007 2.700% 21.5476 167
2010 527,750 2.350% 18.8589 169
2005 469,807 2.630% 16.7888 169
2000 412,549 2.810% 14.7431 172
1995 359,170 2.870% 12.8361 174
1990 311,755 2.860% 11.1420 174
1985 270,677 3.270% 9.6745 174
1980 230,435 3.580% 8.2367 174
1975 193,291 3.830% 6.9097 175
1970 160,139 3.210% 5.7253 175
1965 136,705 3.030% 4.8880 175
1960 117,738 2.930% 4.2104 174
1955 101,891 2.580% 3.6442 175
1950 897,829 0.000% 3.2081 175

Major Cities in Solomon Islands by Population

Rank City Population
1 Honiara 56,187
2 Auki 6,700
3 Gizo 6,043
4 Buala 2,589
5 Tulagi 1,639
6 Kirakira 1,011
7 Lata 442

Religion

Over 95% of the population profess Christianity; About 42% are Protestants, approximately 34% are Anglicans and approximately 19% are Catholic. The rest of the population is connected to the cult cargo cult.

Language

English is the official language; more than 80 different languages ​​and dialects are spoken. The mixed language pijin is based in English and serves as a link between the different language groups.

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