Demographics (United Nations)

Population

647,000

Area

28,000 sq. km (11,000 sq. mi)

Population density

23/sq. km (59/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

1.96% (per 1,000: births 26, deaths 4)

Under 15 years

38%

Urban dwellers

25% (3.57% p.a.)

Capital city

Honiara 70,500

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

8% Kwara'ae, 6% Pijin, 4% 'Are'are, 4% Lau, 4% Sa'a, plus 69 others

Peoples

7% Kwaraae; 6% Solomoni Creole; 4%…