Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 118.65 millions in 2010. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Solomon Islands, 1991–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2010, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Solomon Islands stood at 118.65 millions. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 23.2% on the previous year and up 365.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Solomon Islands peaked at 118.65 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 24.36 millions, in 1991.
That places Solomon Islands 151st out of 166 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24.36 millions | — |
| 1998 | 25.5 millions | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 97.06 millions | +280.6% |
| 2008 | 96.94 millions | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 96.3 millions | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 118.65 millions | +23.2% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 118.65 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,544 millions, 5% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 118.65 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,547 millions, 2% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.93 millions | 24.36 millions | 25.5 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 96.77 millions | 96.3 millions | 97.06 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 118.65 millions | 118.65 millions | 118.65 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
- 148 Gambia 167.03 millions compare
- 149 Seychelles 126.36 millions compare
- 150 Saint Lucia 120.59 millions compare
- 152 Andorra 110.12 millions compare
- 153 Cayman Islands 99.42 millions
- 154 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 98.17 millions compare
More education data for Solomon Islands
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 69.2 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 69.86 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Solomon Islands?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Solomon Islands was 118.65 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 118.65 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.36 millions in 1991.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Solomon Islands ranks 151st out of 166 countries with data for 2010.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 365.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release