Population of Solomon Islands
As of July 2026, the population of Solomon Islands is 789.4 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 16 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.12%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 18.7 years in 2016 to 19.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.2 years and population density is 27.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Solomon Islands peaked in 1980, reaching around 3.44% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.08% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 16.73 thousand in 2021 to nearly 16.44 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Solomon Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 68.1 years in 2006 to 71.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Solomon Islands
The cities of Solomon Islands are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 160.4 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Honiara, with approximately 56.3 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Panatina, Honiara with 32.7 thousand and Nggosi, Guadalcanal Province with 26 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Solomon Islands:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honiara | 56,298 |
| 2 | Panatina, Honiara | 32,712 |
| 3 | Nggosi, Guadalcanal Province | 26,009 |
| 4 | Tandai, Guadalcanal Province | 24,592 |
| 5 | Kola'a, Honiara | 20,783 |
| 6 | Vura, Honiara | 18,753 |
| 7 | Vavaea, Honiara | 10,813 |
| 8 | Malango, Guadalcanal Province | 10,532 |
| 9 | Noro, Western Province | 7,204 |
| 10 | Gizo, Western Province | 7,177 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Auki, Malaita Province | 7,020 |
| 12 | Mbumburu, Honiara | 5,806 |
| 13 | Mataniko, Honiara | 5,722 |
| 14 | Rove - Lengakiki, Honiara | 4,244 |
| 15 | Munda, Western Province | 3,144 |
| 16 | Buala, Isabel Province | 2,700 |
| 17 | Kukum, Honiara | 2,541 |
| 18 | Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province | 2,107 |
| 19 | Tulagi, Central Province | 1,750 |
| 20 | Vuhokesa, Honiara | 1,328 |