Net migration metrics in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Net migration metrics was 1,636 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,636
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
74th
of 236 countries
All-time high
6,653
in 2018
All-time low
-5,538
in 2008
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Solomon Islands, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Solomon Islands recorded 1,636 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Solomon Islands peaked at 6,653 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -5,538, in 2008.
That places Solomon Islands 74th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | -917 | — |
| 1961 | -1,016 | +10.8% |
| 1962 | -1,073 | +5.6% |
| 1963 | -1,129 | +5.2% |
| 1964 | -1,200 | +6.3% |
| 1965 | -1,237 | +3.1% |
| 1966 | -1,256 | +1.5% |
| 1967 | -1,213 | -3.4% |
| 1968 | -1,154 | -4.9% |
| 1969 | -1,187 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | -1,632 | +37.5% |
| 1971 | -1,646 | +0.9% |
| 1972 | -1,520 | -7.7% |
| 1973 | -1,329 | -12.6% |
| 1974 | -1,084 | -18.4% |
| 1975 | -760 | -29.9% |
| 1976 | -48 | -93.7% |
| 1977 | 159 | -431.2% |
| 1978 | 174 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 188 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 151 | -19.7% |
| 1981 | 99 | -34.4% |
| 1982 | 40 | -59.6% |
| 1983 | -30 | -175.0% |
| 1984 | -102 | +240.0% |
| 1985 | -150 | +47.1% |
| 1986 | -269 | +79.3% |
| 1987 | -179 | -33.5% |
| 1988 | -197 | +10.1% |
| 1989 | -270 | +37.1% |
| 1990 | -335 | +24.1% |
| 1991 | -410 | +22.4% |
| 1992 | -482 | +17.6% |
| 1993 | -665 | +38.0% |
| 1994 | -828 | +24.5% |
| 1995 | -952 | +15.0% |
| 1996 | -947 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | -931 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | -1,019 | +9.5% |
| 1999 | -1,588 | +55.8% |
| 2000 | -4,219 | +165.7% |
| 2001 | -4,474 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | -4,691 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | -4,881 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | -4,985 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | -5,082 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | -5,262 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | -5,383 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | -5,538 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | -4,360 | -21.3% |
| 2010 | 5,040 | -215.6% |
| 2011 | 5,219 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 5,420 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 5,631 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 5,598 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,853 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 6,146 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 6,513 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 6,653 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | -1,990 | -129.9% |
| 2020 | 1,556 | -178.2% |
| 2021 | 1,499 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 1,567 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 1,636 | +4.4% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 1,636 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 1,636 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Solomon Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +431.2% | -48 | 159 |
| 1984 | -240.0% | -30 | -102 |
| 2010 | +215.6% | -4,360 | 5,040 |
| 2020 | +178.2% | -1,990 | 1,556 |
| 1983 | -175.0% | 40 | -30 |
| 2000 | -165.7% | -1,588 | -4,219 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1,138 | -1,256 | -917 | 10 |
| 1970s | -749.8 | -1,646 | 188 | 10 |
| 1980s | -90.7 | -270 | 151 | 10 |
| 1990s | -815.7 | -1,588 | -335 | 10 |
| 2000s | -4,888 | -5,538 | -4,219 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,008 | -1,990 | 6,653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,564 | 1,499 | 1,636 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More population data for Solomon Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5637 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4946 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,225 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.01 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5357 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.205 (2100)
- Population density 66.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 114,738 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Solomon Islands?
- Net migration metrics in Solomon Islands was 1,636 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6,653 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -5,538 in 2008.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for net migration metrics?
- Solomon Islands ranks 74th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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