Solomon Islands Population Pyramid 1970

Solomon Islands
1970
Population: 176,579

Year

-5 -1   1970  +1 +5

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Solomon Islands in 1970

The population of the Solomon Islands in 1970 was 176,579. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 26.4%, up from 139,688 in 1960.

With a median age of 16.7 years, the Solomon Islands had a youth dependency ratio of 93.6 and an old-age dependency ratio of 6.9 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
176,579
Median age
16.7
0-14 %
46.7%
65+ %
3.5%
Child dependency
93.6
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
1,309,110
Population 2100
1,849,209
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.56

In 2023 women in the Solomon Islands had on average 3.56 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
4050607080
19602023 · 70.5

Life expectancy at birth was 70.5 years in 2023: 72.0 for women and 69.2 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,910 immigrants live in Solomon Islands, 0.2% of the population.

Papua New Guinea538
Australia266
Kiribati253
China188
Philippines114
Where emigrants live (2024)

8,267 people born in Solomon Islands live in other countries.

Australia7,161
Fiji732
Papua New Guinea221
Vanuatu124
Guinea10
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Solomon Islands 176,579 16.7
New Caledonia 109,338 20.4
Vanuatu 86,267 17.0
Fiji 531,188 17.2
Papua New Guinea 2,505,628 17.3
How many people lived in the Solomon Islands in 1970?
The Solomon Islands had a population of 176,579 in 1970.
Is the population of the Solomon Islands increasing or decreasing?
The Solomon Islands's population grew 26.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 1,309,110 by 2050.
What is the median age in the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands's median age is 16.7 years.
What share of the Solomon Islands's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.5% of the Solomon Islands's population is 65 or older, and 46.7% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does the Solomon Islands have?
The Solomon Islands has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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