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  • Title: Solomon Islands.
    Author: United Nations Department of International Economic and Social Affairs. Population DivisionUnited Nations. Department of International Economic and Social Affairs. Population Division, United Nations Fund for Population Activities UNFPA.
    Journal: Popul Policy Compend; 1985 Oct; ():1-7. PubMed ID: 12340725.
    Abstract:
    This discussion of the Solomon Islands focuses on the following: the history of the demographic situation; the government's overall approach to population problems; population data systems and development planning; institutional arrangements for the integration of population within development planning; the government's view of the importance of population policy in realizing development objectives; population size, growth, and natural increase; mortality and morbidity; fertility; international migration; and spatial distribution. Declining mortality and relatively constant fertility rates have led to a steady rise in the rate of natural increase. As reported in 1972, the average annual growth rate was 2.7% between 1960-70. This increased to 3.4% between 1970-76. The total population, according to census figures, grew from 94,000 in 1931 to 124,000 in 1959, to 160,000 in 1970, and to almost 197,000 in 1976. The birthrate in 1969 was 36.1/1000, the crude death rate 13/1000, and the infant mortality rate 52.4/1000. By the mid-1970s, the crude birthrate had increased to 49/1000; the death rate had remained unchanged. The government considers a slower rate of population growth necessary for people to benefit from development initiatives, and hopes this will be achieved through greater emphasis on family planning. The first 3 censuses (in 1931, 1949, and 1959) were considered relatively incomplete. The 1st scientifically conducted census was taken in 1970, followed by the 1976 census. The next census is planned for June 1986. The Solomon Islands does not as yet have a complete system of vital statistics. Registration is particularly deficient regarding deaths and marriages. The most recent development plan, the Solomon Islands National Development Plan 1980-84, intends to promote rural development to allow more people to benefit from the country's development. No specific institution exists for integrating population within development planning. In the 1980-84 development plan, the government set a population growth rate target of 3% per annum. The government perceives the current rates of mortality to be unacceptable and is particularly concerned about the low levels of female life expectancy. Special emphasis is to be placed on preventive medicine and rehabilitation.
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