Age of democracy polity in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Age of democracy polity was 15 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
15
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
81st
of 110 countries
All-time high
22
in 1999
All-time low
1
in 1978
Years of data
37
1978–2018
Age of democracy polity in Solomon Islands, 1978–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, age of democracy polity in Solomon Islands stood at 15.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of democracy polity in Solomon Islands peaked at 22 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1978.
That places Solomon Islands 81st out of 110 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980s | 7.5 | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.5 | 13 | 22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010s | 11 | 7 | 15 | 9 |
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- Electoral democracy index 0.696 (2025)
- Freedom of association index 0.874 (2025)
- Freedom of expression index 0.84 (2025)
- Participatory democracy index 0.429 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is age of democracy polity in Solomon Islands?
- Age of democracy polity in Solomon Islands was 15 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of democracy polity recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 22 in 1999.
- What is the lowest age of democracy polity recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1978.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for age of democracy polity?
- Solomon Islands ranks 81st out of 110 countries with data for 2018.
- Is age of democracy polity rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age of democracy polity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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