Population of Solomon Islands
As of April 2025, the population of Solomon Islands is 768.9 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 16 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.16%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 18.6 years in 2015 to 19.7 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.1 years and population density is 26.8 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 2.12% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 16.73 thousand in 2021 to nearly 16.4 thousand in 2025.
Life Expectancy
In Solomon Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 67.9 years in 2005 to 71.1 years in 2025, 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 85.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Honiara, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 56.3 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Malango, Guadalcanal Province with 10.5 thousand and Auki, Malaita Province with 7.9 thousand.
These are the 10 most populous cities in Solomon Islands:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honiara | 56,298 |
| 2 | Malango, Guadalcanal Province | 10,532 |
| 3 | Auki, Malaita Province | 7,882 |
| 4 | Gizo, Western Province | 7,177 |
| 5 | Munda, Western Province | 3,797 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province | 3,500 |
| 7 | Buala, Isabel Province | 2,700 |
| 8 | Tulagi, Central Province | 1,750 |
| 9 | Lata, Temotu Province | 553 |
| 10 | Taro, Choiseul Province |