MigrantoSolomon Islands Diaspora
8.4K Solomon Islanders live abroad — the #195 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 97% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 7161 |
| Fiji | 732 |
| Papua New Guinea | 221 |
| Vanuatu | 124 |
| Nauru | 85 |
| Guinea | 10 |
| Samoa | 8 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Finland | 2 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Solomon Islands.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 106% from 4K to 8.4K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 86% of all emigrants from the Solomon Islands, while the second-largest destination receives just 9%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 49% to 86%, with Australia increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2171 |
| 1995 | 2348 |
| 2000 | 2398 |
| 2005 | 2671 |
| 2010 | 3024 |
| 2015 | 3447 |
| 2020 | 4047 |
| 2024 | 8352 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | Fiji | Papua New Guinea | Vanuatu | Nauru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1067 | 646 | 324 | 83 | 39 |
| 1995 | 1255 | 636 | 331 | 65 | 36 |
| 2000 | 1395 | 634 | 247 | 51 | 33 |
| 2005 | 1640 | 636 | 257 | 75 | 31 |
| 2010 | 1944 | 683 | 218 | 113 | 41 |
| 2015 | 2295 | 703 | 221 | 120 | 64 |
| 2020 | 2886 | 718 | 220 | 122 | 73 |
| 2024 | 7161 | 732 | 221 | 124 | 85 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Solomon Islands as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Solomon Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Solomon Islanders move to?
Most Solomon Islanders have moved to Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea — these three countries account for about 97% of all Solomon Islanders living abroad.
How many Solomon Islanders live abroad?
Around 8.4K Solomon Islanders live abroad, making it the #195-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Solomon Islands lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of the Solomon Islands lives abroad — that's 8.4K out of a total population of 819.2K.
How has emigration from the Solomon Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Solomon Islands has grown from 3.4K to 8.4K people, a growth of about 142%.
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