Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public was 72.5% in 2019. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands, 2006–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands is 72.5%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands peaked at 77.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 70.9%, in 2013.
That places Solomon Islands 150th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 77.0% | — |
| 2007 | 76.4% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 71.2% | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 71.0% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 71.8% | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 70.9% | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 71.4% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 72.0% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 71.9% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 72.4% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 73.0% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 72.5% | -0.6% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 72.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 80.9%, 90% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 72.5% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 87.6%, 83% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.7% | 76.4% | 77.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 71.8% | 70.9% | 73.0% | 10 |
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 percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands?
- Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public in Solomon Islands was 72.5% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 77.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.9% in 2013.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public?
- Solomon Islands ranks 150th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in public institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release