What Language Do They Speak in Solomon Islands?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Solomon Islands is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Solomon Islands at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Solomon Islander |
| Capital | Honiara |
| Internet domain | .sb |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
…and 34 more.
Solomon Islands in context
- Solomon Islands covers 28,896 km², making it the 139th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 26 people per km² ranks 161st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Solomon Islands has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 750,325 people, Solomon Islands holds about 5.5% of the population of Melanesia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Solomon Islands is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Solomon Islands — FAQ
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language of Solomon Islands is English.
How many official languages does Solomon Islands have?
Solomon Islands has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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