Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 385.39 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
385.39 1000 No
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
170th
of 226 countries
All-time high
385.39 1000 No
in 2050
All-time low
3.41 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
101
1950–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Solomon Islands, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2050, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Solomon Islands stood at 385.39 1000 No. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Solomon Islands peaked at 385.39 1000 No in 2050 and was at its lowest, 3.41 1000 No, in 1950.
Solomon Islands ranks 170th of 226 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.41 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 3.64 1000 No | +6.6% |
| 1952 | 3.89 1000 No | +6.8% |
| 1953 | 4.16 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1954 | 4.45 1000 No | +7.1% |
| 1955 | 4.77 1000 No | +7.2% |
| 1956 | 5.12 1000 No | +7.2% |
| 1957 | 5.49 1000 No | +7.2% |
| 1958 | 5.89 1000 No | +7.2% |
| 1959 | 6.32 1000 No | +7.3% |
| 1960 | 6.8 1000 No | +7.6% |
| 1961 | 7.33 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 1962 | 7.91 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 8.53 1000 No | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 9.19 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 1965 | 9.91 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 1966 | 10.69 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 11.52 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 12.43 1000 No | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 13.43 1000 No | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 14.29 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1971 | 14.89 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 15.53 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 16.21 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 16.92 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 17.65 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 18.6 1000 No | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 19.93 1000 No | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 21.33 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 22.81 1000 No | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 24.39 1000 No | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 26.06 1000 No | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 27.82 1000 No | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 29.68 1000 No | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 31.63 1000 No | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 33.67 1000 No | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 35.79 1000 No | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 37.61 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 39.22 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 40.9 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 42.65 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 44.49 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 46.41 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 48.41 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 50.51 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 52.68 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 54.94 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 57.28 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 59.71 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 62.22 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 65.25 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 68.67 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 72.24 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 75.95 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 79.81 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 83.79 1000 No | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 87.9 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 92.15 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 96.55 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 101.09 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 105.81 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 110.67 1000 No | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 115.66 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 120.78 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 126.01 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 131.36 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 136.81 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 142.36 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 148.02 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 153.79 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 159.69 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 165.69 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 171.82 1000 No | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 178.06 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 184.41 1000 No | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 190.88 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2026 | 197.47 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2027 | 204.18 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 2028 | 210.99 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 2029 | 217.91 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 2030 | 224.93 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 2031 | 232.06 1000 No | +3.2% |
| 2032 | 239.27 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 2033 | 246.57 1000 No | +3.1% |
| 2034 | 253.95 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2035 | 261.38 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2036 | 268.88 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2037 | 276.5 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2038 | 284.25 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2039 | 292.13 1000 No | +2.8% |
| 2040 | 300.12 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2041 | 308.22 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2042 | 316.43 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2043 | 324.75 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2044 | 333.15 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2045 | 341.65 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2046 | 350.23 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2047 | 358.89 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2048 | 367.64 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2049 | 376.47 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2050 | 385.39 1000 No | +2.4% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 385.39 1000 No is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,793 1000 No, 4% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 385.39 1000 No is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 541.53 1000 No, 71% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.71 1000 No | 3.41 1000 No | 6.32 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.77 1000 No | 6.8 1000 No | 13.43 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.82 1000 No | 14.29 1000 No | 22.81 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.68 1000 No | 24.39 1000 No | 40.9 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.93 1000 No | 42.65 1000 No | 62.22 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.34 1000 No | 65.25 1000 No | 101.09 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 129.13 1000 No | 105.81 1000 No | 153.79 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.11 1000 No | 159.69 1000 No | 217.91 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 257.99 1000 No | 224.93 1000 No | 292.13 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 337.75 1000 No | 300.12 1000 No | 376.47 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 385.39 1000 No | 385.39 1000 No | 385.39 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More work & labour data for Solomon Islands
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2138 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2097 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5211 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 647.38 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 912.18 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 937.03 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,849 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Solomon Islands?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Solomon Islands was 385.39 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 385.39 1000 No in 2050.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.41 1000 No in 1950.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- Solomon Islands ranks 170th out of 226 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.