Solomon Islands Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Solomon Islands's youth unemployment stood at 2.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.42% by 2026. Solomon Islands ranked 9th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 3.97% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 3.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.76% | −0.18pp | #9 |
| 2024 | 2.94% | +0.01pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 2.93% | −0.02pp | #10 |
| 2022 | 2.95% | +1.58pp | #11 |
| 2021 | 1.37% | −0.12pp | #4 |
| 2020 | 1.49% | +0.19pp | #4 |
| 2019 | 1.30% | +0.01pp | #4 |
| 2018 | 1.29% | −0.00pp | #4 |
| 2017 | 1.29% | −0.01pp | #4 |
| 2016 | 1.30% | +0.00pp | #4 |
| 2015 | 1.30% | +0.00pp | #4 |
| 2014 | 1.29% | +0.02pp | #4 |
| 2013 | 1.27% | −0.54pp | #4 |
| 2012 | 1.82% | −0.56pp | #6 |
| 2011 | 2.37% | −0.56pp | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands's youth unemployment was 2.76% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.
Solomon Islands's youth unemployment peaked at 3.70% in 2002.
The lowest youth unemployment in Solomon Islands was 1.27% in 2013.
Solomon Islands ranks 9th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Solomon Islands's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.42% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 2.76%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_youth-unemployment,
title = {Solomon Islands Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}