French Guiana vs Solomon Islands: Population aged 65 years or older
French Guiana
22.19 thousands
in 2025
Solomon Islands
30.25 thousands
in 2025
French Guiana rank
183rd
Solomon Islands rank
181st
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- French Guiana
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 30.25 thousands against 22.19 thousands in French Guiana, a difference of 8.06 thousands.
That makes Solomon Islands's figure about 1.4 times French Guiana's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
French Guiana ranks 183rd and Solomon Islands ranks 181st of 226 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.55 thousands | 6.61 thousands | 4.06 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 1980s | 3.5 thousands | 8.94 thousands | 5.44 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 1990s | 4.9 thousands | 12.37 thousands | 7.48 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 2000s | 7.24 thousands | 16.24 thousands | 9 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 12.14 thousands | 21.95 thousands | 9.81 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 19.83 thousands | 28.57 thousands | 8.75 thousands | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, French Guiana or Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands, at 30.25 thousands against 22.19 thousands in French Guiana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between French Guiana and Solomon Islands?
- 8.06 thousands, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and Solomon Islands?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do French Guiana and Solomon Islands rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- French Guiana ranks 183rd and Solomon Islands ranks 181st of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release