Total population by age (70 years old) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Total population by age was 1.97 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.97
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
179th
of 234 countries
All-time high
1.97
in 2023
All-time low
0.268
in 1960
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Solomon Islands, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Solomon Islands recorded 1.97 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Solomon Islands peaked at 1.97 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.268, in 1960.
Solomon Islands ranks 179th of 234 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.326 | — |
| 1951 | 0.318 | -2.5% |
| 1952 | 0.311 | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 0.304 | -2.3% |
| 1954 | 0.298 | -2.0% |
| 1955 | 0.292 | -2.0% |
| 1956 | 0.286 | -2.1% |
| 1957 | 0.28 | -2.1% |
| 1958 | 0.275 | -1.8% |
| 1959 | 0.27 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 0.268 | -0.7% |
| 1961 | 0.27 | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 0.272 | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 0.274 | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 0.278 | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 0.284 | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 0.296 | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 0.312 | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 0.329 | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 0.347 | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 0.365 | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 0.382 | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 0.399 | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 0.415 | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 0.427 | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 0.434 | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 0.437 | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 0.44 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 0.449 | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 0.464 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 0.484 | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 0.508 | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 0.535 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 0.563 | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 0.59 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 0.616 | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 0.64 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 0.658 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 0.673 | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 0.689 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 0.707 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 0.728 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 0.751 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 0.777 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 0.807 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 0.84 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 0.875 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 0.909 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 0.94 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 0.969 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 0.991 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 1.01 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 1.03 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 1.05 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.05 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.05 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 1.04 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.04 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 1.06 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 1.09 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 1.16 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 1.23 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 1.29 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 1.32 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 1.34 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 1.36 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 1.39 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 1.44 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 1.53 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 1.64 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 1.74 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 1.84 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 1.92 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 1.97 | +2.9% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 1.97 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.48, 6% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 1.97 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.38, 31% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.296 | 0.27 | 0.326 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.293 | 0.268 | 0.347 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4212 | 0.365 | 0.464 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5956 | 0.484 | 0.689 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8303 | 0.707 | 0.969 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.04 | 0.991 | 1.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.37 | 1.16 | 1.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.87 | 1.74 | 1.97 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
- 176 Bahamas 2.4 compare
- 177 Brunei 2.07 compare
- 178 Cape Verde 2.06 compare
- 180 French Polynesia 1.91 compare
- 181 Curacao 1.84 compare
- 182 New Caledonia 1.83 compare
More population data for Solomon Islands
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,225 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4946 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 114,738 people (2100)
- Population density 66.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5357 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Solomon Islands?
- Total population by age in Solomon Islands was 1.97 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.268 in 1960.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for total population by age?
- Solomon Islands ranks 179th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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