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Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a sovereign state consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres . The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Solomon Islands | 28,292.4 km² |
| Population | 516,709 |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +202% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +41.8% |
| Timezone | Solomon Islands Time |
Map of Solomon Islands
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 171,077 | 276,786 | 364,341 | 516,709 |
| Population Density | 6.05 / km² | 9.78 / km² | 12.9 / km² | 18.3 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 27,677 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 50,950 | 6.3% | 2,327 |
| 1910 | 52,575 | 3.2% | 1,625 |
| 1920 | 58,264 | 10.8% | 5,689 |
| 1930 | 64,562 | 10.8% | 6,298 |
| 1940 | 71,532 | 10.8% | 6,970 |
| 1950 | 79,246 | 10.8% | 7,714 |
| 1960 | 104,078 | 31.3% | 24,832 |
| 1970 | 140,549 | 35% | 36,471 |
| 1990 | 276,786 | 40.3% | 68,118 |
| 2000 | 364,341 | 31.6% | 87,555 |
| 2020 | 571,084 | 25.2% | 103,371 |
| 2030 | 671,960 | 17.7% | 100,876 |
| 2040 | 764,430 | 13.8% | 92,470 |
| 2050 | 837,090 | 9.5% | 72,660 |
| 2060 | 891,590 | 6.5% | 54,500 |
| 2070 | 928,096 | 4.1% | 36,506 |
| 2080 | 944,468 | 1.8% | 16,372 |
| 2090 | 943,213 | -0.1% | -1,255 |
| 2100 | 929,192 | -1.5% | -14,021 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Solomon Islands
Cities in Solomon Islands
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara | 39.3 km² | 80,159 | 5,287 / mi² |
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