Solomon Islands Population Pyramid 2090
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2090
Population:
1,797,134
Year
2090Summary
Solomon Islands in 2090
United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of the Solomon Islands at 1,797,135 in 2090. Compared with 2080, when the projection stands at 1,715,562, that represents growth of 4.8% over ten years.
The median age is projected at 36.8 years, with 31.6 children under 15 and 24.2 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). This is a stationary pyramid — similar numbers in each age group up to the older cohorts, the signature of near-replacement fertility.
Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.
Key indicators for Solomon Islands
Population
1,797,135
Median age
36.8
0-14 %
20.3%
65+ %
15.5%
Child dependency
31.6
Old-age dependency
24.2
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
1,309,110
Population 2100
1,849,209
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from Solomon Islands
Where immigrants come from (2024)
1,910 immigrants live in Solomon Islands, 0.2% of the population.
| Papua New Guinea | 538 |
| Australia | 266 |
| Kiribati | 253 |
| China | 188 |
| Philippines | 114 |
Where emigrants live (2024)
8,267 people born in Solomon Islands live in other countries.
| Australia | 7,161 |
| Fiji | 732 |
| Papua New Guinea | 221 |
| Vanuatu | 124 |
| Guinea | 10 |
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Immigration statistics
Origin of migrant stocks map
Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.
How Solomon Islands compares with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Median age | Relative size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 1,797,135 | 36.8 | |
| Fiji | 920,664 | 41.9 | |
| Vanuatu | 824,564 | 34.9 | |
| New Caledonia | 342,951 | 47.2 | |
| Papua New Guinea | 18,405,692 | 36.7 |
Frequently asked questions about Solomon Islands's population
How many people are projected to live in the Solomon Islands in 2090?
The Solomon Islands is projected to have a population of 1,797,135 in 2090.
Is the population of the Solomon Islands increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 4.8% from 2080, with a projected population of 1,309,110 in 2050.
How old is the population of the Solomon Islands?
The median age in the Solomon Islands is 36.8 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in the Solomon Islands?
15.5% of the Solomon Islands's population is 65 or older, and 20.3% is under 15.
What shape is the Solomon Islands's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Solomon Islands has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.
