Language details — Solomon Islands

This table lists languages spoken in Solomon Islands, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.

Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.

Language details

11 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
Asumboa
Minority
English
Official Working
88.5 636,000
Kwaio
Minority
Lengo
Minority
Rennell-Bellona
Minority
Marovo
Minority
Nokuku
Minority
Gela
Minority
Ontong Java
Minority
Pijin
No special status 62.9 452,000
Solomon Islands Sign Language
No special status 1.7 12,000
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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