Western
Province in Solomon Islands
Contents: Subdivision
The population development in Western as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).
icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, urbanization, religion).| Name | Status | Population Census 1999-11-21 | Population Census 2009-11-23 | Population Census 2019-11-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 48,933 |
| Females | 45,173 |
| Age Groups (C 2019) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 34,895 |
| 15-64 years | 55,118 |
| 65+ years | 4,093 |
| Age Distribution (C 2019) | |
|---|---|
| 80+ years | 839 |
| 70-79 years | 1,687 |
| 60-69 years | 3,622 |
| 50-59 years | 6,776 |
| 40-49 years | 9,915 |
| 30-39 years | 12,349 |
| 20-29 years | 14,549 |
| 10-19 years | 20,328 |
| 0-9 years | 24,041 |
| Urbanization (C 2019) | |
|---|---|
| Rural | 79,498 |
| Urban | 14,608 |
| Religion (C 2019) | |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church of Melanesia | 4,638 |
| Roman Catholic Church | 7,031 |
| South Seas Evangelical Church | 2,964 |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church | 24,859 |
| United Methodist Church | 36,472 |
| Other religion | 17,930 |
| No religion | 202 |
