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Solomon Islands: key facts and figures
Solomon Islands has 819,200 people, English as an official language, the Solomon Islands Dollar and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 177th of 191 countries for total economy.
819,200people
SBDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+677calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Solomon Islands differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
819,200Population
- Annual change+2.4%
- Fertility rate3.5 per woman#44
- Aged 65 and over3.64%#152
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$1,934Output per person
- Total economy$1.8 billion#177
- Real growth+3%#103
- Inflation4.3%#55
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.584Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.483#111
- Life expectancy70.5 years#124
- Mean schooling5.9 years#157
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Solomon Islands DollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeSBD
- SymbolSBD
- CapitalHoniara
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type IPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+677
- Time zonePacific/Guadalcanal
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
- Apr 4Holy Saturday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
29%Internet use
- E-government index0.368#164
- Global rank#164
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMountainous volcanic islands
- ClimateThe climate is tropical, warm and humid, with abundant rainfall and strong local differences caused by topography and exposure.
Education
how the school system is structured
524ECE centres
- Primary schools512
- Community high schools153
- Secondary schools24
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