Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) was 29.91 headcount basis in 2019. ▼ Falling
Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in Solomon Islands, 2010–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in Solomon Islands is 29.91 headcount basis, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in Solomon Islands peaked at 43.47 headcount basis in 2015 and was at its lowest, 29.91 headcount basis, in 2019.
Solomon Islands ranks 42nd of 139 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.36 headcount basis | — |
| 2011 | 36.47 headcount basis | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 35.24 headcount basis | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 32.52 headcount basis | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 31.45 headcount basis | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 43.47 headcount basis | +38.2% |
| 2016 | 38.36 headcount basis | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 34.76 headcount basis | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 33.41 headcount basis | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 29.91 headcount basis | -10.5% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 29.91 headcount basis is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.08 headcount basis, 81% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 29.91 headcount basis is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.18 headcount basis, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
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 pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in Solomon Islands?
- Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education in Solomon Islands was 29.91 headcount basis in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 43.47 headcount basis in 2015.
- What is the lowest pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.91 headcount basis in 2019.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education?
- Solomon Islands ranks 42nd out of 139 countries with data for 2019.
- Is pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. 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 Pupil-trained teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release