wildlife
The Solomon Islands' coral reefs sit within the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth.
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Population, GDP, and key facts about Solomon Islands — updated for 2026.
Capital · HONIARAContinent · OCEANIAISO · SLB
Solomon Islands quick facts
- Population
- 819,198
- Area
- 28,900 km²
- Population density
- 29 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.9K
- Capital
- Honiara
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar ($, SBD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 196.8/month · $ 1,664/month (2024)
- Language
- English
Solomon Islands at human scale
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Compare Solomon Islands with any country →Solomon Islands's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 91%Renewables · 9%
- Oil91%
- Solar9%
Share of Solomon Islands's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Solomon Islands
geography
The Solomon Islands is an archipelago of nearly 1,000 islands, and its capital Honiara was the site of major World War II battles around Guadalcanal.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Solomon Islands
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
What is Solomon Islands's population?
Solomon Islands has a population of 819,198.
What is Solomon Islands's GDP per capita?
Solomon Islands's GDP per capita is US$ 1.9K.
What is the currency of Solomon Islands?
The currency of Solomon Islands is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD).
What is the minimum wage in Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 196.8 per month (as of 2024) — $ 1,664 per month in local currency.
Is Solomon Islands bigger than Fiji?
Solomon Islands is about 1.6× the size of Fiji by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.