MigrantoSolomon Islands Diaspora
8.4K Solomon Islanders live abroad — 1% of the population of the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 97% of the diaspora
| 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 region
100% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Solomon Islands diaspora in numbers
The diaspora has grown 106% since 2020
The number of Solomon Islanders living abroad rose from 4K to 8.4K in four years.
Most Solomon Islanders abroad live in Australia
86% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 9%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 49% to 86%, and today that country is Australia.
Solomon Islands diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2171 |
| 1995 | 2348 |
| 2000 | 2398 |
| 2005 | 2671 |
| 2010 | 3024 |
| 2015 | 3447 |
| 2020 | 4047 |
| 2024 | 8352 |
Largest communities over time
Solomon Islanders living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Solomon Islanders in each country has changed since the selected year
Solomon Islanders among immigrants in other countries
Where Solomon Islanders make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Solomon Islanders live outside Solomon Islands?
Around 8.4K Solomon Islanders live abroad, the world's #195 largest diaspora.
Where do most Solomon Islanders abroad live?
Most Solomon Islanders live in Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea — these three countries account for about 97% of all Solomon Islanders living abroad.
Which country has the largest Solomon Islands population outside Solomon Islands?
Australia is home to the largest Solomon Islands community abroad — 7.2K people, about 86% of all Solomon Islanders living abroad.
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.
Is the Solomon Islands diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Solomon Islanders living abroad has grown from 3.4K to 8.4K, about 142%.
Where does the data on the Solomon Islands diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Solomon Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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