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Solomon Islands Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

1.43% −0.01pp (-0.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #9 Global Peak 2.70% (2002) Source World Bank

Solomon Islands Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's unemployment rate stood at 1.43% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Solomon Islands ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2025 1.43% −0.01pp #9
2024 1.44% +0.00pp #10
2023 1.44% −0.03pp #9
2022 1.48% +0.60pp #10
2021 0.88% +0.01pp #5
2020 0.87% +0.12pp #4
2019 0.75% +0.02pp #6
2018 0.72% −0.01pp #4
2017 0.73% −0.01pp #4
2016 0.74% +0.00pp #5
2015 0.74% +0.01pp #5
2014 0.73% +0.04pp #5
2013 0.69% −0.29pp #4
2012 0.98% −0.31pp #7
2011 1.29% −0.33pp #11
Show all years (1991-2025)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Islands's unemployment rate?

Solomon Islands's unemployment rate was 1.43% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's unemployment rate peaked at 2.70% in 2002.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Solomon Islands?

The lowest unemployment rate in Solomon Islands was 0.69% in 2013.

How does Solomon Islands rank in unemployment rate?

Solomon Islands ranks 9th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the unemployment rate of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 1.43%. This ranks 9th in the world.

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