Solomon Islands

Country in Oceania

In brief

Public spending on education, share of GDP: 8.3% (2023). World rank 7 of 184; in Oceania, 4 of 14. Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 3.2% (2023). World rank 6 of 193 (1 = best); in Oceania, 6 of 14. HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 0.1% (2024). World rank 1 of 153 (1 = best); in Oceania, 1 of 7. From 2014 to 2024: primary school enrolment 109% → 81.8%, children vaccinated against measles 76% → 78%, and infant deaths per 1,000 births 20.3 → 16.4.

Education

Adult literacy: 76.6% 1999
Primary school enrolment: 81.8% 2024
Secondary school enrolment: 49.1% 2012
Higher education enrolment: No data
Public spending on education, share of GDP: 8.3% 2023

Healthcare

Health spending, share of GDP: 5.4% 2023
Health spending per person: $111 2023
Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 3.2% 2023
Doctors per 1,000 people: 0.2 2023
Nurses and midwives per 1,000 people: 2 2023
Hospital beds per 1,000 people: 2.8 1992
Children vaccinated against measles: 78% 2024

Public health

Infant deaths per 1,000 births: 16.4 2024
Deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births: 20 2024
Maternal deaths per 100,000 births: 123 2023
HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 0.1% 2024
Diabetes prevalence, ages 20–79: 12% 2024
Overweight adults: 56.9% 2022
Adults who use tobacco: 38.4% 2024

Living conditions

Access to safe drinking water: 71.6% 2024
Access to basic sanitation: 34.7% 2024
Access to clean cooking fuels: 14% 2024