Solomon Islands
At a glance
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
- Legislature
- National Parliament of Solomon Islands
- Demonym
- Solomon Islands
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +677
- Internet TLD
- .sb
- ISO 3166
- SB
- Established
- 1978
- Highest point
- Mount Popomanaseu (2,335 m (7,661 ft))
- National anthem
- God Save Our Solomon Islands
Facts via Wikidata.
Economy and developmentLower middle income
Ranks are among sovereign countries with data; ★ marks a top-5% finish. Sources: World Bank Open Data and Our World in Data (UNDP, UN, V-Dem; CC BY 4.0). Each figure is the most recent year available.
Alliances & Organisations2 full memberships
Political & Economic
Regional
Full memberDashed border = Candidate / ApplicantItalic = Dialogue / Observer
Leadership History21 leaders · click to expand
Jeremiah Manele✦ Current
2024–PresentPrime Minister
Matthew Wale
2026–2024Prime Minister
Jeremiah Manele
2024–2026Prime Minister
Manasseh Sogavare
2019–2024Prime Minister
Rick Houenipwela
2017–2019Prime Minister
Manasseh Sogavare
2014–2017Prime Minister
Gordon Darcy Lilo
2011–2014Prime Minister
Danny Philip
2010–2011Prime Minister
Derek Sikua
2007–2010Prime Minister
Manasseh Sogavare
2006–2007Prime Minister
Snyder Rini
2006–2006Prime Minister
Allan Kemakeza
2001–2006Prime Minister
Manasseh Sogavare
2000–2001Prime Minister
Bartholomew Ulufa'alu
1997–2000Prime Minister
Solomon Mamaloni
1994–1997Prime Minister
Francis Billy Hilly
1993–1994Prime Minister
Solomon Mamaloni
1989–1993Prime Minister
Ezekiel Alebua
1986–1989Prime Minister
Peter Kenilorea
1984–1986Prime Minister
Solomon Mamaloni
1981–1984Prime Minister
Peter Kenilorea
1978–1981Prime Minister
| Name | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Manele✦ Current | Prime Minister | 2024–Present |
| Matthew Wale | Prime Minister | 2026–2024 |
| Jeremiah Manele | Prime Minister | 2024–2026 |
| Manasseh Sogavare | Prime Minister | 2019–2024 |
| Rick Houenipwela | Prime Minister | 2017–2019 |
| Manasseh Sogavare | Prime Minister | 2014–2017 |
| Gordon Darcy Lilo | Prime Minister | 2011–2014 |
| Danny Philip | Prime Minister | 2010–2011 |
| Derek Sikua | Prime Minister | 2007–2010 |
| Manasseh Sogavare | Prime Minister | 2006–2007 |
| Snyder Rini | Prime Minister | 2006–2006 |
| Allan Kemakeza | Prime Minister | 2001–2006 |
| Manasseh Sogavare | Prime Minister | 2000–2001 |
| Bartholomew Ulufa'alu | Prime Minister | 1997–2000 |
| Solomon Mamaloni | Prime Minister | 1994–1997 |
| Francis Billy Hilly | Prime Minister | 1993–1994 |
| Solomon Mamaloni | Prime Minister | 1989–1993 |
| Ezekiel Alebua | Prime Minister | 1986–1989 |
| Peter Kenilorea | Prime Minister | 1984–1986 |
| Solomon Mamaloni | Prime Minister | 1981–1984 |
| Peter Kenilorea | Prime Minister | 1978–1981 |
Power over timeThe Power Atlas →
The powerline is the headline share of world power, running from the state’s first ranked year (benchmark estimates with wide error bars before 1816). Latent power is material mass a state could mobilise (population, manpower, heavy industry). Recognised power is what the system actually treats it as (military spending, productive economy, reach, and status such as a Security Council seat or nuclear arsenal). When latent runs above recognised, a power is rising or under-rated; when recognised runs higher, it is punching above its weight or coasting on prestige. Material sub-indices run 1816 through 2016.
National Teams
Solomon Islands on the international stage. Click a card for the full record.
Administrative subdivisions
10 entries listed under Solomon Islands across 2 types. Click any to see its metros and footprint.
Capital Territories (1)
Solomon Islands metro footprint
1 metroPolygons shaded by composite tier. Hover for rank, click to open the metro page. Boundaries derived from Overture Maps administrative divisions; metros without source coverage are omitted.
1 tracked metro
| Rank | Metro | State | Population | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2516 | Honiara★ Capital▲ Largest | Capital Territory | 94K | 0.3 | Local Metro |