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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
With 838,645 inhabitants (2025), Solomon Islands ranks 161 out of 213 in the population ranking (Oceania). GDP per capita – Solomon Islands: $2,086 /inh. (2025), ranking 173 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 1.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Solomon Islands, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Solomon Islands, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Open defecation (207/211), Tobacco use among men (161/165), Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) (103/106).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Solomon Islands has $2,086 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Solomon Islands has 1.4 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Solomon Islands has 3.4 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: Solomon Islands has 3.6 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 18.4 % | 2021 | 29 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 92 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,974 /inh. | 2021 | 131 of 184 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.2 % | 2025 | 137 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,020 /inh. | 2025 | 167 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,086 /inh. | 2025 | 173 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2.3B | 2025 | 187 of 201 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $2,788 /inh. | 2025 | 189 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.7B | 2025 | 193 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 5.8 % | 2021 | 63 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 54.9 % | 2025 | 91 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.4 % | 2025 | 107 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 8.33 LCU/$ | 2025 | 111 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.2 % | 2021 | 119 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5 % | 2025 | 149 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 83.1 % | 2025 | 2 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 84.3 % | 2025 | 3 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 1.4 % | 2025 | 9 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 2.8 % | 2025 | 9 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 69.9 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 42.5 % | 2025 | 34 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 50 % | 2025 | 127 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 7.6 % | 2025 | 175 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 70.8 % | 2024 | 36 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 111.4 % | 2024 | 52 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 40.6 % | 2024 | 85 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -4.2 % | 2024 | 135 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 1.4 % | 2018 | 153 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $677M | 2025 | 161 of 205 |
| Services exports | $122.7M | 2024 | 175 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 15.9 % | 2023 | 13 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 6 % | 2024 | 54 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.8 % | 2025 | 57 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $67.3M | 2025 | 154 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $7M | 2020 | 194 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 4,400 arr. | 2020 | 200 of 202 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 26.2 % | 2024 | 18 of 187 |
| Central government debt | 26 % | 2024 | 23 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 23.3 % | 2024 | 27 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 28.9 % | 2022 | 63 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -1.9 % | 2024 | 72 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 22.7 % | 2024 | 80 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 8.9 months | 2024 | 22 of 177 |
| External debt | 33.8 % | 2024 | 38 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 31.5 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $685.8M | 2024 | 151 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 29.7 % | 2024 | 14 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 81.9 % | 2024 | 31 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 10.1 % | 2024 | 98 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 23.4 % | 2024 | 103 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 19.5 % | 2024 | 134 of 185 |
| Services | 46.9 % | 2024 | 161 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 1.1 % | 2024 | 171 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107 per 100 girls | 2024 | 22 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 104.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 25 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 51.1 % | 2025 | 25 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 36.6 % | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 67.3 per 100 | 2025 | 48 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 88 % | 2015 | 118 of 178 |
| Population | 838,645 inhab. | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 59.8 % | 2025 | 166 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.7 % | 2025 | 171 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 20.3 yrs | 2023 | 187 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 48.9 % | 2025 | 189 of 213 |
| Urban population | 31.3 % | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.35 % | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.51 children/woman | 2024 | 43 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 26.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 43 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 16.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 109 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 16.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 117 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 22 per 100,000 | 2023 | 121 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 20 per 1,000 | 2024 | 123 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 14.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 125 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 127 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.4 yrs | 2024 | 135 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 70.7 yrs | 2024 | 147 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 57.4 yrs | 2023 | 149 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 72.2 yrs | 2024 | 152 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 187 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 3.2 % | 2023 | 6 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 5.4 % | 2023 | 120 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2 per 1,000 | 2023 | 138 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 123 per 100,000 | 2024 | 151 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 78 % | 2024 | 151 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 27 % | 2024 | 154 of 167 |
| Physicians | 0.24 per 1,000 | 2023 | 158 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 71.6 % | 2024 | 187 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 34.6 % | 2024 | 191 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 45.3 % | 2024 | 207 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 70.4 kg | 2006 | 13 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 75.3 kg | 2006 | 20 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 67 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 16.2 % | 2024 | 76 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 21.8 % | 2024 | 91 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 103 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 27.6 % | 2024 | 108 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 20.6 % | 2024 | 136 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12 % | 2024 | 153 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 38.4 % | 2024 | 158 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 56.2 % | 2024 | 161 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 154.4 cm | 2014 | 172 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.6 L/person | 2024 | 175 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 164.1 cm | 2014 | 182 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 95 % | 2020 | 15 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 4 % | 2020 | 25 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.67 | 2003 | 36 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.3 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.53 | 2003 | 70 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.3 % | 2020 | 134 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.3 % | 2020 | 146 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.11 | 2003 | 166 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.3 % | 2024 | 197 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.2 % | 2012 | 70 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7 % | 2012 | 90 of 169 |
| Gini index | 37.1 | 2012 | 100 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 40.3 % | 2012 | 149 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 5,313 km | 2026 | 23 of 227 |
| Total area | 28,446 km² | 2024 | 140 of 212 |
| Land area | 27,990 km² | 2024 | 140 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Population density | 29.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 171 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -9.6 ° | 2026 | 194 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 3,028 mm | 2022 | 4 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 57,229 m³/inh. | 2022 | 10 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 2,335 m | 2026 | 107 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 17.9 % | 2015 | 193 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 89.8 % | 2024 | 5 of 210 |
| Arable land | 0.8 % | 2024 | 183 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 2.4 % | 2025 | 194 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 4.1 % | 2024 | 194 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 222 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.91 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.7 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.54 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.43 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.75 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.44 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.73 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.9 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.87 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.68 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.84 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.86 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 60 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.83 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.81 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.82 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.62 | 2025 | 62 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.75 | 2025 | 64 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.67 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 43 pts | 2024 | 76 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.52 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.18 | 2025 | 93 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.6 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.16 | 2025 | 102 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.85 | 2025 | 171 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.95 | 2025 | 176 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,964 | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 41.8 % | 2008 | 103 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 9.5 % | 2025 | 158 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 6 % | 2025 | 178 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 46.5 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 173 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 21.5 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.8 pts | 2025 | 142 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2008 | 108 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 123 per 100,000 | 2023 | 135 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 24.3 % | 2015 | 141 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 34.7 % | 2015 | 143 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 49.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 145 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 86.2 % | 2015 | 157 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $197 | 2024 | 100 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.8 /10 | 2024 | 125 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $219 | 2024 | 138 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 17.2 % | 2019 | 166 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 21.3 % | 2015 | 84 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands has about 838,645 inhabitants (2025), ranking 161 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Solomon Islands?
GDP per capita is $2,086 /inh. (2025): Solomon Islands ranks 173 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Solomon Islands?
Annual inflation is 3.4 % (2025); Solomon Islands ranks 107 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Solomon Islands?
The unemployment rate is 1.4 % (2025); Solomon Islands ranks 9 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Solomon Islands stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Solomon Islands has $2,086 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Solomon Islands come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.