Malaita's 2026 population is now estimated at 168,201. In 2010, the population of Malaita was 146,143. Malaita has grown by 1,293 in the last year, which represents a 0.77% annual change. These population values and projections come from SINSO province workbook populations 2010-2025 and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalcanal | 190,274 | 3.41% |
| Malaita | 168,201 | 0.77% |
| Western | 108,743 | 1.61% |
| Honiara | 101,471 | 1.94% |
| Makira-Ulawa | 62,107 | 2.01% |
| Choiseul | 42,075 | 2.3% |
| Isabel | 39,631 | 1.97% |
| Central | 35,267 | 1.32% |
| Temotu | 26,668 | 0.93% |
| Rennell and Bellona | 4,948 | 2.61% |