Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 36,952 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands stood at 36,952.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands peaked at 55,163 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 50, in 1970.
That places Solomon Islands 138th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 50 | — |
| 1990 | 10,122 | +20144.0% |
| 1991 | 11,259 | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 12,705 | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 12,839 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 12,627 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 13,638 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 14,137 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 13,863 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 13,112 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 15,850 | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 46,516 | +193.5% |
| 2011 | 46,983 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 44,438 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 45,009 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 47,309 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 48,509 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 52,358 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 55,163 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 48,661 | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 55,155 | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 38,341 | -30.5% |
| 2023 | 40,105 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 36,952 | -7.9% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 36,952 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 36,952 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Solomon Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +20144.0% | 50 | 10,122 |
| 2010 | +193.5% | 15,850 | 46,516 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| 1990s | 12,649 | 10,122 | 14,137 | 8 |
| 2000s | 14,481 | 13,112 | 15,850 | 2 |
| 2010s | 49,010 | 44,438 | 55,163 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,466 | 36,952 | 40,105 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More education data for Solomon Islands
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,202 (2015)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,209 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 17,743 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 41,660 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 98,955 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1208 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands was 36,952 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 55,163 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 in 1970.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Solomon Islands ranks 138th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release