Solomon Islands (SLB)

The Solomon Islands, east of Papua New Guinea, are known for their rainforests, coral reefs, and traditional Melanesian culture. People value family, storytelling, and a close relationship with the sea. Christianity, especially Anglican and Catholic, is the main faith, and churches are central to village life. Spirituality is often expressed through hymns, communal worship, and the preservation of ancestral customs.

People Groups of Solomon Islands:

Fast Facts:

TypesStats
Total People Groups:79
Total Population:768,545
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:3
Population:21,400
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:0
Population:0
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:76
Population:747,145

Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 5  
Dying Daily: 11  
Dying Daily without Christ: 10  
Birth Rate: 29  
Death Rate: 4

People Groups of Solomon Islands

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