Digital Adoption in Solomon Islands
29% internet use · EGDI rank 164 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for the Solomon Islands, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in the Solomon Islands is reported at 29% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Solomon Islands | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 29% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Solomon Islands | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | N/A | No comparable 2024 value |
Digital Government
Solomon Islands ranked 164 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.3681 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.3681 |
| Global rank | 164 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Solomon Islands vs. Region and World
Solomon Islands is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Solomon Islands | Pacific island small states | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 29% (2024) | 61% (2024) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 29% in 2024, compared with the latest Pacific island small states headline of 61%.
- No comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership percentage is available, so no value is estimated.
- Solomon Islands ranked 164th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in the Solomon Islands use the internet?
29% in 2024.
What is Solomon Islands' UN E-Government ranking?
Solomon Islands ranked 164 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3681.
How developed is digital government in the Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands ranked 164 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3681.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for the Solomon Islands?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: When comparing Solomon Islands with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.