Where Solomon Islanders move
8.4K Solomon Islanders live abroad — #195 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from Solomon Islands? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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 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 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 Solomon Islands