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Solomon Islands · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

East Asia & Pacific · UN member

Solomon IslandsSLBA healthier future.

Solomon Islands’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy70.7

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy57.4

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage50 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Solomon Islands’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	70.7	51.7
Under-five mortality	2024	20	80
Maternal mortality	2023	123	75.4
Suicide mortality	2021	19.6	21.6
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	40.6	0
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	123	75.4
Essential health-service coverage	2023	47	47
DTP immunization	2024	87	87
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	9.8	91.3

Zero suicide

13.51 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.27

Zero needless suffering

0.382 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.208

Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided1.5K

Of 5.9K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored58.1K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished18.3K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed76.4K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 954.5 equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Solomon Islands · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Solomon Islands · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

70.7 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Solomon Islands
Year	years
2024	70.7
2023	70.5
2022	70.4
2021	68.9
2020	69.3
2019	70
2018	69.8
2017	69.7
2016	69.5
2015	69.3
2014	69
2013	69
2012	69
2011	68.8
2010	68.7
2009	68.4
2008	68.3
2007	67.8
2006	68
2005	67.8
2004	67.6
2003	67.5
2002	67.4
2001	67.2
2000	67.1

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

57.4 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Solomon Islands
Year	years
2023	57.4
2022	57.8
2021	57.5
2020	58.3
2019	58
2018	57.9
2017	57.8
2016	57.7
2015	57.6
2014	57.5
2013	57.5
2012	57.4
2011	57.2
2010	57.1
2009	57
2008	56.9
2007	56.7
2006	56.7
2005	56.7
2004	56.6
2003	56.6
2002	56.5
2001	56.5
2000	56.4

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

20 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	20
2023	20.6
2022	21.3
2021	21.9
2020	22.5
2019	23.1
2018	23.6
2017	24.1
2016	24.6
2015	25
2014	25.4
2013	25.8
2012	26.2
2011	26.7
2010	27.2
2009	27.6
2008	28
2007	28.4
2006	28.8
2005	29.1
2004	29.3
2003	29.6
2002	29.8
2001	30.2
2000	30.5

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

16.4 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	16.4
2023	16.9
2022	17.4
2021	17.8
2020	18.3
2019	18.7
2018	19.1
2017	19.4
2016	19.7
2015	20
2014	20.3
2013	20.5
2012	20.8
2011	21.1
2010	21.4
2009	21.7
2008	22
2007	22.2
2006	22.5
2005	22.6
2004	22.8
2003	22.9
2002	23.1
2001	23.3
2000	23.5

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

8 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	8
2023	8.3
2022	8.6
2021	8.8
2020	9.1
2019	9.3
2018	9.5
2017	9.7
2016	9.9
2015	10.1
2014	10.2
2013	10.4
2012	10.6
2011	10.8
2010	11
2009	11.3
2008	11.5
2007	11.7
2006	11.9
2005	12.1
2004	12.2
2003	12.4
2002	12.5
2001	12.7
2000	12.8

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

123 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	123
2022	126
2021	153
2020	131
2019	135
2018	136
2017	140
2016	143
2015	146
2014	147
2013	147
2012	146
2011	147
2010	148
2009	152
2008	153
2007	163
2006	159
2005	161
2004	164
2003	167
2002	168
2001	167
2000	166

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

19.6 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	19.6
2020	19.5
2019	20.4
2018	20.6
2017	20.5
2016	20.5
2015	20.5
2014	20.6
2013	20.6
2012	20.8
2011	20.9
2010	20.8
2009	21
2008	21.1
2007	20
2006	17.6
2005	17.4
2004	16.7
2003	18.5
2002	17.5
2001	16.8
2000	17.4

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

16.5 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	16.5
2018	16.6
2017	16.7
2016	16.8
2015	16.9
2014	16.9
2013	17.2
2012	17.1
2011	17.4
2010	17.8
2009	17.9
2008	17.5
2007	17.7
2006	17.7
2005	17.5
2004	18.3
2003	18.8
2002	19.1
2001	18.4
2000	17.7

outcomes2008

Intentional homicide

3.7 per 100,000 people

Historical evidence · 2008. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 100,000 people
2008	3.7
2007	5.2
2006	4.7
2005	5.4
2004	4.2

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

40.6 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	40.6
2020	39.9
2019	38.2
2018	38.5
2017	38.4
2016	38.6
2015	39
2014	39.2
2013	39.1
2012	39.3
2011	39.3
2010	39.2
2009	39.5
2008	39.5
2007	37.6
2006	33.4
2005	33.7
2004	31.4
2003	35.1
2002	34
2001	33.9
2000	34.3

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

305,437 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Solomon Islands
Year	healthy life-years
2023	305,437
2022	289,626
2021	284,996
2020	268,570
2019	270,319
2015	241,851
2010	207,824
2000	177,150

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

232,267 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Solomon Islands
Year	life-years
2023	232,267
2022	218,470
2021	216,197
2020	203,152
2019	207,845
2015	187,923
2010	163,934
2000	142,119

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

73,169 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Solomon Islands
Year	healthy life-years
2023	73,169
2022	71,156
2021	68,798
2020	65,418
2019	62,473
2015	53,929
2010	43,890
2000	35,031

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

5,913 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Solomon Islands
Year	deaths
2023	5,913
2022	5,828
2021	5,701
2020	5,362
2019	5,215
2015	4,499
2010	3,890
2000	3,204

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

108 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Solomon Islands
Year	deaths
2023	108
2022	108
2021	108
2020	108
2019	105
2015	91
2010	72
2000	62

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

4,633 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Solomon Islands
Year	healthy life-years
2023	4,633
2022	4,539
2021	4,617
2020	3,943
2019	3,154
2015	2,624
2010	2,039
2000	1,490

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

4,548 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Solomon Islands
Year	healthy life-years
2023	4,548
2022	3,882
2021	3,730
2020	3,475
2019	2,857
2015	2,369
2010	1,843
2000	1,477

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

792 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Solomon Islands
Year	healthy life-years
2023	792
2022	778
2021	754
2020	730
2019	710
2015	609
2010	495
2000	380

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

517 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Solomon Islands
Year	healthy life-years
2023	517
2022	503
2021	486
2020	472
2019	458
2015	396
2010	326
2000	270

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

123 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	123
2023	97
2022	97
2021	108
2020	97
2019	111
2018	124
2017	124
2016	141
2015	155
2014	137
2013	153
2012	165
2011	195
2010	177
2009	209
2008	239
2007	266
2006	271
2005	317
2004	280
2003	249
2002	224
2001	264
2000	282

disease2024

New HIV infections

0.1 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2024	0.1
2023	0.1
2022	0.1
2021	0.1
2020	0.1
2019	0.1
2018	0.1
2017	0.1
2016	0.1
2015	0.1
2014	0.1
2013	0.1
2012	0.1
2011	0.1
2010	0.1
2009	0.1
2008	0.1
2007	0.1
2006	0.1
2005	0.1
2004	0.1
2003	<0.1
2002	<0.1
2001	<0.1
2000	<0.1

disease2024

Malaria incidence

224.3 per 1,000 at risk

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 at risk
2024	224.3
2023	240.8
2022	211
2021	204.1
2020	154.7
2019	195.8
2018	125.9
2017	156.8
2016	128.4
2015	62.9
2014	57
2013	91.2
2012	92
2011	114.5
2010	173.3
2009	146.8
2008	184.9
2007	314
2006	579.2
2005	598.1
2004	719
2003	518.3
2002	618.2
2001	643.1
2000	583.8

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

12 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	12
2011	15.3

disease2024

Tobacco use

38.4 % adults 15+

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% adults 15+
2024	38.4
2023	38.4
2022	38.6
2020	38.9
2015	39.5
2010	40.5
2007	41.1
2005	41.5
2000	42.7

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

1.5 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Solomon Islands
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	1.5
2019	1.6
2018	1.6
2017	1.5
2016	1.2
2015	1.1
2014	0.9
2013	0.9
2012	1
2011	1
2010	1.1
2009	1.1
2008	1.1
2007	1.1
2006	1
2005	1
2004	1
2003	0.9
2002	0.7
2001	0.8
2000	0.8

disease2015

Child stunting

31.7 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2015. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% children under 5
2015	31.7
2007	32.8

disease2015

Child wasting

8.5 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2015. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% children under 5
2015	8.5
2007	4.3

disease2023

Undernourishment

20 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population
2023	20
2022	22
2021	22
2020	20.6
2019	19
2018	18
2017	17.9
2016	18
2015	18.7
2014	19
2013	18.8
2012	17.4
2011	15.8
2010	14.8
2009	14.1
2008	14.1
2007	13.1
2006	12.9
2005	12.2
2004	11.9
2003	11.4
2002	11.5
2001	11.2

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

47 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Solomon Islands
Year	index 0–100
2023	47
2022	47
2021	46
2020	46
2019	45
2018	44
2017	46
2016	46
2015	45
2014	45
2013	44
2012	42
2011	42
2010	42
2009	42
2008	41
2007	40
2006	40
2005	39
2004	39
2003	39
2002	39
2001	39
2000	38

care2024

DTP immunization

87 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	87
2023	84
2022	89
2021	87
2020	94
2019	94
2018	85
2017	83
2016	94
2015	87
2014	77
2013	83
2012	92
2011	91
2010	83
2009	86
2008	85
2007	88
2006	99
2005	89
2004	90
2003	84
2002	78
2001	84
2000	86

care2024

Measles immunization

78 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	78
2023	68
2022	90
2021	67
2020	81
2019	81
2018	93
2017	84
2016	82
2015	75
2014	76
2013	76
2012	87
2011	77
2010	74
2009	69
2008	71
2007	90
2006	99
2005	87
2004	87
2003	82
2002	78
2001	83
2000	91

care2015

Skilled birth attendance

86.2 % of births

Historical evidence · 2015. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of births
2015	86.2
2007	85.5

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

49.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Solomon Islands
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	49.4
2023	50.4
2022	51.2
2021	51.8
2020	52.2
2019	52.6
2018	54.8
2017	56.7
2016	58.3
2015	59.5
2014	60.6
2013	60.8
2012	61.1
2011	61.5
2010	61.8
2009	62.2
2008	63.3
2007	64.4
2006	65.3
2005	66.4
2004	68.5
2003	70.5
2002	72.6
2001	75.1
2000	77.6

care2023

Current health expenditure

5.4 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of GDP
2023	5.4
2022	4.8
2021	4.9
2020	4.9
2019	4.4
2018	3.9
2017	4.2
2016	4.5
2015	4.5
2014	4.9
2013	4.6
2012	4.9
2011	5
2010	4.7
2009	6.6
2008	5.5
2007	7.2
2006	8
2005	9
2004	7.7
2003	7.1
2002	10.1
2001	6.6
2000	4.8

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

3.2 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	3.2
2022	3.7
2021	3.6
2020	3.4
2019	3.6
2018	3.6
2017	3.1
2016	3
2015	3.1
2014	2.9
2013	3.2
2012	3
2011	3.2
2010	4.1
2009	2.7
2008	3.7
2007	2.9
2006	2.7
2005	2.2
2004	2.7
2003	2.9
2002	2.6
2001	4.6
2000	5.4

care2023

Physician availability

0.2 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 people
2023	0.2
2016	0.2
2013	0.2
2012	0.2
2011	0.2
2008	0.2
2005	0.2
2003	0.1

care2023

Nurses & midwives

2 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Solomon Islands
Year	per 1,000 people
2023	2
2018	2
2013	1.9
2012	1.7
2011	1.7
2009	2.1
2005	1.4
2003	1.4

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population

environment2019

Handwashing facilities

38.6 % of population

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population
2019	38.6
2018	38.4
2017	38.2
2016	38.1
2015	37.9
2014	37.7
2013	37.5
2012	37.3
2011	37.1

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

9.8 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Solomon Islands
Year	µg/m³
2023	9.8
2022	9.8
2021	8.2
2020	9.1
2019	9.7
2018	10.3
2017	11.1
2016	9.8
2015	10
2014	10.3
2013	10.7
2012	8.8
2011	8.1
2010	9.2
2009	9.8
2008	9.3
2007	9.1
2006	9.5
2005	9.5
2004	9.3
2003	9.7
2002	9.5
2001	10.1
2000	9.2

environment2023

Clean cooking access

8.7 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population
2023	8.7
2022	8.6
2021	8.6
2020	8.6
2019	8.6
2018	8.5
2017	8.5
2016	8.6
2015	8.4
2014	8.3
2013	8.3
2012	8.2
2011	8.1
2010	8.2
2009	8.2
2008	8.1
2007	8.3
2006	8.3
2005	8.4
2004	8.4
2003	8.4
2002	8.6
2001	8.5
2000	8.6

environment2024

Electricity access

81.5 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population
2024	81.5
2023	81.3
2022	76
2021	76.3
2020	72.9
2019	69.4
2018	65.8
2017	62.9
2016	58.2
2015	55.1
2014	50.5
2013	44.7
2012	42.9
2011	39.1
2010	35.4
2009	21.2
2008	28.1
2007	12.9
2006	14.4
2005	19.2
2004	16.3
2003	13.4
2002	10.5
2001	7.6
2000	4.7

opportunity2012

Extreme poverty

40.3 % of population

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population
2012	40.3
2005	62.2

opportunity2025

Unemployment

1.4 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of labor force
2025	1.4
2024	1.4
2023	1.4
2022	1.5
2021	0.9
2020	0.9
2019	0.7
2018	0.7
2017	0.7
2016	0.7
2015	0.7
2014	0.7
2013	0.7
2012	1
2011	1.3
2010	1.6
2009	2
2008	2
2007	2
2006	1.9
2005	1.9
2004	2
2003	2.3
2002	2.7
2001	2.6
2000	2.4

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

83.1 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% ages 15+
2025	83.1
2024	83.1
2023	83.1
2022	83
2021	83.2
2020	82.8
2019	83.7
2018	83.7
2017	83.7
2016	83.7
2015	83.8
2014	83.8
2013	83.7
2012	83.5
2011	83.2
2010	83
2009	82.8
2008	82.8
2007	82.8
2006	82.9
2005	82.9
2004	82.8
2003	82.7
2002	82.5
2001	82.2
2000	81.9

opportunity2025

Income per person

2,382 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Solomon Islands
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	2,382
2024	2,354
2023	2,340
2022	2,330
2021	2,450
2020	2,515
2019	2,662
2018	2,686
2017	2,704
2016	2,716
2015	2,665
2014	2,717
2013	2,784
2012	2,744
2011	2,778
2010	2,683
2009	2,515
2008	2,490
2007	2,385
2006	2,341
2005	2,288
2004	2,169
2003	2,051
2002	1,961
2001	2,056
2000	2,277

opportunity2012

Income inequality

37.1 Gini index 0–100

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Solomon Islands
Year	Gini index 0–100
2012	37.1
2005	46.1

opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

70.5 % of relevant age group

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of relevant age group
2024	70.5
2023	66.5
2020	77.4
2019	80
2018	81.4
2017	82.9
2016	83.1
2015	83.8
2014	83.3
2013	83.4
2012	83.8
2011	85.6
2010	86.6

opportunity1999

Adult literacy

76.6 % adults 15+

World Bank WDI historical observations

Historical evidence · 1999. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

Published historical observation in the registered World Bank indicator, retrieved over 1960–2026. An old reference year is not current evidence.

Shown series: World Bank World Development Indicators · World Bank WDI historical observations ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% adults 15+	Source note / interval
1999	76.6	Published historical observation in the registered World Bank indicator, retrieved over 1960–2026. An old reference year is not current evidence.

opportunity2024

Internet use

29 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% of population
2024	29
2023	28.7
2022	28
2021	26
2020	24.2
2019	22.5
2018	20.9
2017	15.1
2016	11
2015	10
2014	9
2013	8
2012	7
2011	6
2010	5
2009	4
2008	3
2007	2
2006	1.6
2005	0.8
2004	0.6
2003	0.6
2002	0.5
2001	0.5
2000	0.5

opportunity2015

Birth registration

88 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2015. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Solomon Islands
Year	% children under 5
2015	88
2007	80

A starting agenda for Solomon Islands

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

Keep exploring

OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

Solomon IslandsSLBA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.