Oceania 0.8M peopleSLB Capital: Honiara
Moving to Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a solid destination for global professionals, featuring a moderate tax burden of 24.6%. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Papua New Guinea.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$2,674.9USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
64.8years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 47/100.
Unemployment
1.4%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
3.7per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
4.3%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
Unknown
Head of State: Charles III
Head of Gov: Jeremiah Manele
Ruling Party
Unknown
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%
Connectivity
29.0%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
37.1/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
6.0%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
3.6%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
+1,636
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
53.7 / 100Property Rights
55.8 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
59.1 / 100Government Integrity
42.7 / 100Tax Burden Score
71.3 / 100Government Spending
54.6 / 100Fiscal Health
83.3 / 100Business Freedom
52.3 / 100Labor Freedom
60.4 / 100Monetary Freedom
76.5 / 100Trade Freedom
43.6 / 100Investment Freedom
15.0 / 100Financial Freedom
30.0 / 100Climate Profile (Honiara)
Jan
29 °C
min 24°27 rain days
Feb
29 °C
min 24°23 rain days
Mar
29 °C
min 23°22 rain days
Apr
29 °C
min 24°18 rain days
May
29 °C
min 24°23 rain days
Jun
29 °C
min 24°16 rain days
Jul
28 °C
min 23°23 rain days
Aug
28 °C
min 23°22 rain days
Sep
29 °C
min 23°12 rain days
Oct
29 °C
min 23°24 rain days
Nov
29 °C
min 23°27 rain days
Dec
29 °C
min 24°21 rain days