Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 41,660 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands is 41,660, measured in 2012. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands peaked at 41,660 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,400, in 1970.
Solomon Islands ranks 169th of 219 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,400 | — |
| 1971 | 1,720 | +22.9% |
| 1972 | 1,943 | +13.0% |
| 1973 | 2,310 | +18.9% |
| 1975 | 2,014 | -12.8% |
| 1976 | 2,725 | +35.3% |
| 1977 | 3,179 | +16.7% |
| 1978 | 3,468 | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 3,654 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 4,030 | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 5,004 | +24.2% |
| 1982 | 5,542 | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 5,837 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 6,615 | +13.3% |
| 1990 | 5,636 | -14.8% |
| 1991 | 6,363 | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 6,666 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 7,351 | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 7,811 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 16,576 | +112.2% |
| 2000 | 13,527 | -18.4% |
| 2001 | 16,480 | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 21,700 | +31.7% |
| 2005 | 22,487 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 26,345 | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 27,332 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 39,706 | +45.3% |
| 2011 | 40,124 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 41,660 | +3.8% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 41,660 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 929,099, 4% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 41,660 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,113, 26% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +112.2% | 7,811 | 16,576 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,490 | 1,400 | 3,654 | 9 |
| 1980s | 5,406 | 4,030 | 6,615 | 5 |
| 1990s | 8,400 | 5,636 | 16,576 | 6 |
| 2000s | 21,312 | 13,527 | 27,332 | 6 |
| 2010s | 40,497 | 39,706 | 41,660 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
- 166 Luxembourg 53,672 compare
- 167 Guadeloupe 50,899 compare
- 168 Martinique 47,706 compare
- 170 Brunei 40,924 compare
- 171 Belize 38,323 compare
- 172 Iceland 37,056 compare
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 secondary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands was 41,660 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 41,660 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 in 1970.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Solomon Islands ranks 169th out of 219 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.0%. 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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release