MigrantoImmigrants in the Solomon Islands
1.9K foreigners live in the Solomon Islands — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Solomon Islands by country
The 3 largest groups make up 55% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | 538 |
| Australia | 266 |
| Kiribati | 253 |
| China | 188 |
| Philippines | 114 |
| Malaysia | 103 |
| Fiji | 98 |
| New Zealand | 70 |
| Indonesia | 66 |
| Vanuatu | 63 |
| United Kingdom | 37 |
| New Caledonia | 31 |
| South Korea | 29 |
| Japan | 27 |
| USA | 27 |
By region of origin
69% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Solomon Islands in numbers
Papua New Guineans are the largest group by a wide margin
28% of all immigrants were born in Papua New Guinea, while the next group accounts for just 14%.
Immigrant population in the Solomon Islands over time
Foreigners living in the Solomon Islands, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3925 |
| 1995 | 3888 |
| 2000 | 3711 |
| 2005 | 2836 |
| 2010 | 2148 |
| 2015 | 2005 |
| 2020 | 1949 |
| 2024 | 1910 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Solomon Islands, by year
| Year | Papua New Guineans | Australians | I-Kiribati | Chinese | Filipinos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1110 | 360 | 991 | 241 | 147 |
| 1995 | 1098 | 356 | 980 | 239 | 146 |
| 2000 | 1047 | 340 | 934 | 228 | 140 |
| 2005 | 800 | 309 | 590 | 213 | 130 |
| 2010 | 603 | 298 | 283 | 211 | 129 |
| 2015 | 564 | 279 | 265 | 197 | 120 |
| 2020 | 549 | 271 | 258 | 192 | 116 |
| 2024 | 538 | 266 | 253 | 188 | 114 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Solomon Islands
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Solomon Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Solomon Islands?
Around 1.9K immigrants live in the Solomon Islands — the world's #220 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of the Solomon Islands are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of the Solomon Islands — that's 1.9K out of a total population of 819.2K.
Where do most immigrants in the Solomon Islands come from?
Most immigrants in the Solomon Islands come from Papua New Guinea, Australia and Kiribati — these three countries account for about 55% of all immigrants.
How many Papua New Guineans live in the Solomon Islands?
Around 538 Papua New Guineans live in the Solomon Islands — about 28% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Solomon Islands growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Solomon Islands has changed from 2K to 1.9K, about 5%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Solomon Islands come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Solomon Islands. Their children born in the Solomon Islands are not included.
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