Solomon Islands: Administrative Division
Contents: Provinces and Wards
The population of the provinces and wards of the Solomon Islands by census years.
Name | Status | Population Census 1999-11-21 | Population Census 2009-11-23 | Population Census 2019-11-24 | |
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Central | Province | 21,577 | 26,051 | 30,318 | → |
Banika | Ward | 1,987 | 2,019 | 2,115 | → |
East Gela | Ward | 1,542 | 2,026 | 2,494 | → |
Lovukol | Ward | 1,794 | 2,128 | 2,576 | → |
North East Gela | Ward | 1,567 | 2,118 | 2,567 | → |
North Savo | Ward | 1,146 | 1,520 | 1,564 | → |
North West Gela | Ward | 1,375 | 1,722 | 2,030 | → |
Pavuvu | Ward | 1,587 | 1,956 | 2,051 | → |
Sandfly - Buenavista | Ward | 2,623 | 3,226 | 3,729 | → |
South East Gela | Ward | 1,295 | 1,662 | 1,819 | → |
South Savo | Ward | 1,403 | 1,617 | 2,150 | → |
South West Gela | Ward | 2,064 | 2,586 | 3,154 | → |
Tulagi | Ward | 1,333 | 1,251 | 1,481 | → |
West Gela | Ward | 1,861 | 2,220 | 2,588 | → |
Choiseul | Province | 20,008 | 26,372 | 30,775 | → |
Babatana | Ward | 1,550 | 1,738 | 2,031 | → |
Bangera | Ward | 912 | 1,158 | 1,603 | → |
Batava | Ward | 3,576 | 4,931 | 5,677 | → |
Katupika | Ward | 1,258 | 1,988 | 2,318 | → |
Kerepangara | Ward | 861 | 1,140 | 1,248 | → |
Kirugela | Ward | 809 | 1,240 | 1,465 | → |
Polo | Ward | 1,348 | 1,699 | 2,003 | → |
Senga | Ward | 1,524 | 1,856 | 2,117 | → |
Susuka | Ward | 953 | 1,746 | 1,939 | → |
Tavula | Ward | 1,945 | 2,487 | 2,751 | → |
Tepazaka | Ward | 1,338 | 1,680 | 2,274 | → |
Vasipuki | Ward | 1,210 | 1,574 | 1,952 | → |
Viviru | Ward | 1,274 | 1,499 | 1,615 | → |
Wagina (Vaghena) | Ward | 1,450 | 1,636 | 1,782 | → |
Guadalcanal | Province | 60,275 | 93,613 | 154,022 | → |
Aola | Ward | 3,527 | 4,044 | 6,377 | → |
Avuavu | Ward | 1,970 | 2,262 | 2,913 | → |
Birao | Ward | 2,271 | 3,159 | 4,043 | → |
Duidui | Ward | 3,163 | 3,201 | 5,300 | → |
East Ghaobata | Ward | 1,338 | 4,515 | 6,222 | → |
East Tasimboko | Ward | 4,832 | 7,438 | 10,088 | → |
Kolokarako | Ward | 1,232 | 1,418 | 2,647 | → |
Longgu | Ward | 2,869 | 3,767 | 4,597 | → |
Malango | Ward | 4,105 | 10,532 | 24,649 | → |
Moli | Ward | 3,534 | 3,696 | 4,507 | → |
Paripao | Ward | 2,584 | 3,068 | 3,842 | → |
Saghalu | Ward | 3,372 | 6,510 | 11,030 | → |
Savulei | Ward | 2,199 | 3,003 | 4,331 | → |
Talise | Ward | 2,014 | 1,716 | 2,628 | → |
Tandai | Ward | 5,970 | 14,914 | 33,056 | → |
Tangarare | Ward | 2,913 | 3,118 | 3,852 | → |
Tetekanji | Ward | 974 | 1,114 | 1,602 | → |
Valasi | Ward | 1,098 | 1,477 | 2,070 | → |
Vatukulau | Ward | 2,113 | 1,822 | 2,534 | → |
Vulolo | Ward | 2,716 | 4,429 | 6,265 | → |
Wanderer Bay | Ward | 2,880 | 3,448 | 4,016 | → |
West Ghaobata | Ward | 2,601 | 4,962 | 7,453 | → |
Honiara | Capital | 49,107 | 64,609 | 129,569 | → |
Cruz | Ward | 268 | 232 | 394 | → |
Kola'a | Ward | 7,287 | 10,151 | 20,783 | → |
Kukum | Ward | 1,969 | 1,835 | 2,541 | → |
Mataniko | Ward | 2,898 | 4,343 | 5,722 | → |
Mbumburu | Ward | 2,390 | 3,625 | 5,806 | → |
Naha | Ward | 877 | 356 | 464 | → |
Nggosi | Ward | 6,186 | 10,062 | 26,009 | → |
Panatina | Ward | 9,274 | 14,103 | 32,712 | → |
Rove - Lengakiki | Ward | 2,177 | 2,613 | 4,244 | → |
Vavaea | Ward | 6,683 | 6,996 | 10,813 | → |
Vuhokesa | Ward | 1,073 | 1,197 | 1,328 | → |
Vura | Ward | 8,025 | 9,096 | 18,753 | → |
Isabel | Province | 20,421 | 26,158 | 31,420 | → |
Baolo (Havulei) | Ward | 746 | 1,148 | 1,808 | → |
Buala | Ward | 2,438 | 2,813 | 3,369 | → |
Hovikoilo | Ward | 1,535 | 1,988 | 2,462 | → |
Japuana | Ward | 1,658 | 2,163 | 2,597 | → |
Kaloka | Ward | 1,030 | 959 | 1,238 | → |
Kia | Ward | 1,560 | 1,929 | 1,909 | → |
Kmaga | Ward | 1,397 | 1,862 | 2,218 | → |
Kokota | Ward | 879 | 1,177 | 1,671 | → |
Kolomola | Ward | 749 | 949 | 1,164 | → |
Kolotubi | Ward | 1,442 | 1,671 | 1,980 | → |
Koviloko | Ward | 1,111 | 1,240 | 1,144 | → |
Samasodu | Ward | 1,049 | 1,868 | 2,485 | → |
Sigana | Ward | 1,767 | 2,397 | 2,691 | → |
Susubona | Ward | 1,304 | 1,907 | 2,342 | → |
Tatamba | Ward | 1,196 | 1,404 | 1,649 | → |
Tirotongana | Ward | 560 | 683 | 693 | → |
Makira-Ulawa | Province | 31,006 | 40,419 | 51,587 | → |
Arosi East | Ward | 1,368 | 2,054 | 2,746 | → |
Arosi North | Ward | 1,997 | 2,344 | 2,820 | → |
Arosi South | Ward | 2,258 | 3,009 | 3,169 | → |
Arosi West | Ward | 1,400 | 2,009 | 2,425 | → |
Bauro Central | Ward | 3,376 | 4,562 | 5,557 | → |
Bauro East | Ward | 1,163 | 1,625 | 2,418 | → |
Bauro West | Ward | 2,695 | 3,928 | 5,221 | → |
Haununu | Ward | 1,696 | 2,644 | 3,237 | → |
North Ulawa | Ward | 960 | 1,169 | 1,428 | → |
Rawo | Ward | 652 | 677 | 934 | → |
Santa Ana (Owaraha) | Ward | 1,673 | 1,547 | 1,939 | → |
Santa Catalina (Owariki) | Ward | 727 | 811 | 1,015 | → |
South Ulawa | Ward | 1,057 | 1,294 | 1,499 | → |
Star Harbour North | Ward | 2,541 | 3,262 | 4,106 | → |
Star Harbour South | Ward | 719 | 1,138 | 1,561 | → |
Ugi and Pio | Ward | 1,223 | 1,209 | 1,598 | → |
Wainoni East | Ward | 2,086 | 2,488 | 3,254 | → |
Wainoni West | Ward | 1,398 | 2,131 | 3,242 | → |
Weather Coast | Ward | 1,220 | 1,658 | 2,354 | → |
West Ulawa | Ward | 797 | 860 | 1,064 | → |
Malaita | Province | 122,620 | 137,596 | 172,740 | → |
Aba - Asimeuru | Ward | 4,349 | 4,936 | 5,929 | → |
Aiaisi | Ward | 2,922 | 3,574 | 4,190 | → |
Aimela | Ward | 6,747 | 7,639 | 8,734 | → |
Areare | Ward | 2,815 | 3,525 | 4,009 | → |
Asimae | Ward | 2,793 | 3,043 | 4,168 | → |
Auki | Ward | 4,022 | 5,105 | 7,020 | → |
Buma | Ward | 5,389 | 6,223 | 8,122 | → |
East Baegu | Ward | 3,922 | 4,781 | 6,784 | → |
Fauabu | Ward | 8,252 | 8,830 | 9,926 | → |
Faumamanu - Kwai | Ward | 3,099 | 3,592 | 3,700 | → |
Foondo - Gwaiau | Ward | 4,140 | 5,532 | 6,588 | → |
Fouenda | Ward | 2,456 | 1,885 | 2,381 | → |
Gulalofou | Ward | 4,676 | 6,031 | 8,609 | → |
Kwaimela - Radefasu | Ward | 8,466 | 9,634 | 11,621 | → |
Kwarekwareo | Ward | 1,623 | 1,921 | 2,785 | → |
Langalanga | Ward | 2,098 | 1,922 | 3,113 | → |
Luaniua | Ward | 1,307 | 1,396 | 1,965 | → |
Malu'u | Ward | 4,828 | 4,333 | 5,672 | → |
Mandalua - Folotana | Ward | 2,410 | 2,749 | 3,940 | → |
Mareho | Ward | 2,254 | 2,550 | 2,820 | → |
Matakwalao | Ward | 2,503 | 2,760 | 3,563 | → |
Nafinua | Ward | 3,663 | 4,195 | 4,593 | → |
Pelau | Ward | 488 | 700 | 1,041 | → |
Rarosu'u | Ward | 4,081 | 4,988 | 6,049 | → |
Siesie | Ward | 2,888 | 3,747 | 4,508 | → |
Sikaiana | Ward | 280 | 249 | 359 | → |
Sububenu - Burianiasi | Ward | 4,925 | 5,094 | 4,450 | → |
Sulufou - Kwarande | Ward | 1,603 | 866 | 2,747 | → |
Tai | Ward | 3,773 | 4,650 | 5,188 | → |
Takwa | Ward | 9,616 | 10,070 | 12,445 | → |
Waneagu - Taelanasina | Ward | 3,598 | 3,478 | 3,682 | → |
Weagu Silana Sina | Ward | 4,093 | 5,121 | 5,819 | → |
West Baegu - Fataleka | Ward | 2,541 | 2,477 | 6,220 | → |
Rennell & Bellona | Province | 2,377 | 3,041 | 4,100 | → |
East Gaongau | Ward | 225 | 265 | 225 | → |
East Tenggano | Ward | 279 | 367 | 336 | → |
Kanava | Ward | 220 | 239 | 308 | → |
Lughu | Ward | 249 | 362 | 429 | → |
Matangi | Ward | 99 | 144 | 214 | → |
Mugi Henua | Ward | 136 | 117 | 219 | → |
Sa'aiho | Ward | 184 | 250 | 333 | → |
Te Tau Gangoto | Ward | 434 | 569 | 881 | → |
West Gaongau | Ward | 249 | 350 | 780 | → |
West Tenggano | Ward | 302 | 378 | 375 | → |
Temotu | Province | 18,912 | 21,362 | 22,319 | → |
Duff Islands | Ward | 439 | 511 | 493 | → |
Fenualoa | Ward | 1,333 | 1,305 | 1,262 | → |
Graciosa Bay | Ward | 1,089 | 1,264 | 1,451 | → |
Lipe - Temua | Ward | 1,077 | 793 | 747 | → |
Luva Station | Ward | 1,665 | 2,335 | 1,953 | → |
Manuopo | Ward | 1,067 | 1,030 | 1,112 | → |
Nanggu - Lord Howe | Ward | 1,742 | 1,861 | 2,144 | → |
Nea - Noole | Ward | 1,479 | 1,770 | 1,837 | → |
Nenumpo | Ward | 1,121 | 1,166 | 1,079 | → |
Neo | Ward | 1,273 | 1,558 | 1,701 | → |
Nevenema | Ward | 998 | 947 | 1,081 | → |
Nipua - Nopoli | Ward | 589 | 880 | 912 | → |
North East Santa Cruz | Ward | 1,665 | 1,843 | 2,178 | → |
Polynesian Outer Islands | Ward | 297 | 353 | 283 | → |
Tikopia | Ward | 1,346 | 1,285 | 1,060 | → |
Utupua | Ward | 848 | 1,168 | 1,356 | → |
Vanikoro | Ward | 884 | 1,293 | 1,670 | → |
Western | Province | 62,739 | 76,649 | 94,106 | → |
Central Ranongga | Ward | 2,053 | 2,514 | 2,832 | → |
Gizo | Ward | 5,323 | 7,177 | 9,455 | → |
Inner Shortlands | Ward | 2,338 | 2,397 | 3,023 | → |
Irringgila | Ward | 2,280 | 2,833 | 3,300 | → |
Kolombaghea | Ward | 1,540 | 1,783 | 3,565 | → |
Kusaghe | Ward | 1,746 | 2,238 | 2,508 | → |
Mbilua | Ward | 2,788 | 4,290 | 4,502 | → |
Mbuini Tusu | Ward | 2,328 | 2,965 | 3,799 | → |
Munda | Ward | 2,428 | 2,620 | 3,797 | → |
Ndovele | Ward | 1,538 | 1,967 | 2,057 | → |
Nggatokae | Ward | 2,377 | 3,050 | 3,434 | → |
Nono | Ward | 2,696 | 3,610 | 4,065 | → |
Noro | Ward | 3,482 | 3,365 | 7,204 | → |
North Kolombangara | Ward | 1,557 | 2,278 | 2,922 | → |
North Ranongga | Ward | 412 | 541 | 552 | → |
North Rendova | Ward | 1,500 | 1,724 | 1,907 | → |
North Vangunu | Ward | 2,251 | 2,661 | 3,211 | → |
Nusa Roviana | Ward | 1,710 | 1,995 | 2,284 | → |
Outer Shortlands | Ward | 1,184 | 1,306 | 1,444 | → |
Roviana Lagoon | Ward | 3,599 | 4,675 | 5,206 | → |
Simbo | Ward | 1,672 | 1,782 | 1,782 | → |
South Kolombangara | Ward | 4,064 | 4,023 | 4,934 | → |
South Ranongga | Ward | 2,600 | 3,305 | 3,358 | → |
South Rendova | Ward | 2,207 | 2,477 | 2,643 | → |
Vonavona | Ward | 4,498 | 5,515 | 6,398 | → |
Vonunu | Ward | 2,568 | 3,558 | 3,924 | → |
Solomon Islands | Sovereign State | 409,042 | 515,870 | 720,956 |
Source: Solomon Islands National Statistical Office.
Further information about the population structure:
Gender (C 2019) | |
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Males | 369,396 |
Females | 351,560 |
Age Groups (C 2019) | |
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0-14 years | 264,799 |
15-64 years | 427,786 |
65+ years | 28,371 |
Age Distribution (C 2019) | |
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80+ years | 5,701 |
70-79 years | 11,724 |
60-69 years | 24,649 |
50-59 years | 44,283 |
40-49 years | 73,640 |
30-39 years | 99,702 |
20-29 years | 119,745 |
10-19 years | 161,145 |
0-9 years | 180,367 |
Urbanization (C 2019) | |
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Rural | 521,818 |
Urban | 199,138 |
Religion (C 2019) | |
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Anglican Church of Melanesia | 232,041 |
Roman Catholic Church | 144,078 |
South Seas Evangelical Church | 124,506 |
Seventh-day Adventist Church | 83,452 |
United Methodist Church | 66,915 |
Other religion | 68,604 |
No religion | 1,227 |