Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 36,440 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands, 2005–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands stood at 36,440.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 1,300.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands peaked at 38,710 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,592, in 2013.
Solomon Islands ranks 73rd of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20,062 | — |
| 2006 | 16,418 | -18.2% |
| 2007 | 16,352 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,592 | -90.3% |
| 2014 | 2,602 | +63.4% |
| 2015 | 2,728 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 32,711 | +1099.1% |
| 2018 | 10,313 | -68.5% |
| 2019 | 13,190 | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 28,503 | +116.1% |
| 2023 | 38,710 | +35.8% |
| 2024 | 36,440 | -5.9% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 36,440 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76,741, 47% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 36,440 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,225, 8.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,611 | 16,352 | 20,062 | 3 |
| 2010s | 10,523 | 1,592 | 32,711 | 6 |
| 2020s | 34,551 | 28,503 | 38,710 | 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 out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands was 36,440 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 38,710 in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,592 in 2013.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Solomon Islands ranks 73rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,300.5%. 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 Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release