International Solomon Islands relations

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 14 relations tracked

The Solomon Islands are an archipelago nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea. The country consists of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands, and has a population of approximately 668,000 people. The Solomon Islands are a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state, represented by a Governor-General. The country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations.

Population

686.9K#165 of 203

Land area

28.0K km²#141 of 203

GDP

$1.7B#183 of 197

Global influence

#163Very Low

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The Solomon Islands have a diverse culture, with over 80 languages spoken across the country. The official language is English, and the currency is the Solomon Islands dollar. The economy of the Solomon Islands is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with a significant portion of the population engaged in subsistence farming and fishing. Tourism is also an important source of income for the country.

The Solomon Islands are prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and tropical cyclones. The country also faces challenges such as poverty, limited infrastructure, and a lack of access to basic services in many rural areas. The Solomon Islands are dependent on foreign aid and are vulnerable to external economic shocks.

In recent years, the Solomon Islands have become a focus of international attention due to concerns over climate change and rising sea levels, which pose a threat to the country's low-lying islands and coastal communities. The Solomon Islands have also faced political instability and tension, with a number of leadership changes and political crises in recent years.

Geography & terrain

A scattered chain of mostly volcanic, mountainous islands in the South Pacific, heavily covered in dense rainforest, with narrow coastal strips and numerous reefs and lagoons. Hot, humid tropical climate with a cyclone season. The rugged, forested terrain and fragmented island geography make large-scale overland movement very difficult, though the long combined coastlines leave individual islands open to landing from the sea.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Solomon Islands Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	Honiara (92.3K people, 13.4% of total population)
Population	686.9K (#165 of 203 countries)
Land area	28.0K km² (#141 of 203 countries)
Main religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	73 years

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data (2025)
Currency	Solomon Islands Dollar
Main language(s)	English
Government type	Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Time zone	UTC+11.0
GDP	$1.7B (#183 of 197 countries)
GDP per capita	$2.1K (#159 of 198 countries)
International calling code	+677
Driving side	Left
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	1
Nuclear power	No
European Union	Not a member
NATO	Not a member
Other groups	Commonwealth of Nations

Land borders

Solomon Islands has no land borders (it is an island nation or otherwise has no neighboring countries).

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Rank #163 Very Low International Influence

Solomon Islands's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries.

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Most intense relations

Top 5 relations of Solomon Islands by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.