Who moves to Solomon Islands
1.9K people have chosen Solomon Islands for relocation — #220 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Solomon Islands? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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 |
| United States | 27 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 69%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Solomon Islands.
Papua New Guinea is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Papua New Guinea accounts for 28% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 14%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3925 |
| 1995 | 3888 |
| 2000 | 3711 |
| 2005 | 2836 |
| 2010 | 2148 |
| 2015 | 2005 |
| 2020 | 1949 |
| 2024 | 1910 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Papua New Guinea | Australia | Kiribati | China | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Solomon Islands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Solomon Islands