Population of Solomon Islands
As of September 2026, the population of Solomon Islands is 861.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 20 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.34%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 19 years in 2016 to 20.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71 years and population density is 29.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.
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Population Growth
The population growth rate of Solomon Islands peaked in 2010, reaching around 3.68% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.3% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 23.44 thousand in 2018 to nearly 19.71 thousand in 2026.
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Life Expectancy
In Solomon Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 68 years in 2006 to 71 years in 2026, representing an increase de 3 years over the past 2 decades.
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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 |