Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 36.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands, 2006–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands stood at 36.1%.
The figure is down 22.9% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands peaked at 60.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 30.9%, in 2017.
That places Solomon Islands 49th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 60.0% | — |
| 2007 | 53.3% | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 30.9% | -42.0% |
| 2018 | 33.3% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 34.8% | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 46.8% | +34.6% |
| 2023 | 36.1% | -22.9% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 36.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.6%, 96% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 36.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.0%, 1.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.7% | 53.3% | 60.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 33.0% | 30.9% | 34.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.4% | 36.1% | 46.8% | 2 |
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 rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Solomon Islands was 36.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 60.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.9% in 2017.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Solomon Islands ranks 49th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release