Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 47,241 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0577 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 51,714 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 3.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0631 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 41,660 (2012)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.83 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,327 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -4.23 % change on previous year (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