Solomon Islands Population
East Asia & Pacific · 163rd most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
864,442
The population of Solomon Islands is about 864,442 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 858 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Solomon Islands is ranked 163rd of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.3% a year, roughly 55 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 1.3 million. That is 6.1 times its 1960 population of 140 thousand. Population density is 31 people per square kilometre. 31% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
858 thousand
Yearly change
+2.34%
World rank
163rd
Share of world
0.01%
Density
31/km²
Land area
27,990 km²
Life expectancy
70.7 yrs
Births per woman
3.51
GDP per capita
$2,086
GDP
$1.7B
Population of Solomon Islands, 1960–2050
Solomon Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 139,688 | — | 5 |
| 1970 | 176,579 | +2.38% | 6 |
| 1980 | 238,135 | +3.56% | 9 |
| 1990 | 331,435 | +3.16% | 12 |
| 2000 | 440,469 | +2.32% | 16 |
| 2010 | 532,968 | +2.86% | 19 |
| 2020 | 744,498 | +2.25% | 27 |
| 2024 | 819,198 | +2.40% | 29 |
| 2026proj. | 858,288 | +2.34% | 31 |
| 2030proj. | 938,348 | +2.20% | 34 |
| 2040proj. | 1,135,455 | +1.64% | 41 |
| 2050proj. | 1,309,110 | +1.29% | 47 |
Solomon Islands vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 207 times as many people as Solomon Islands. Bangladesh is 44.5 times more densely populated.
Solomon Islands population: questions and answers
What is the population of Solomon Islands in 2026?
About 858,288 (858 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Solomon Islands's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.34% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Solomon Islands?
About 31 people per km², with a land area of 27,990 km².
What will the population of Solomon Islands be in 2050?
About 1.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
Honiara.
What is the life expectancy in Solomon Islands?
70.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.