Age of electoral democracy in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Age of electoral democracy was 19 in 2025. β Volatile
Latest (2025)
19
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
78th
of 111 countries
All-time high
21
in 1999
All-time low
1
in 1979
Years of data
44
1979β2025
Age of electoral democracy in Solomon Islands, 1979β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age of electoral democracy in Solomon Islands is 19, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 111.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of electoral democracy in Solomon Islands peaked at 21 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1979.
Solomon Islands ranks 78th of 111 countries on this measure, 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 2 | 11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.5 | 12 | 21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.29 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 2010s | 8.5 | 4 | 13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.5 | 14 | 19 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age of electoral democracy in Solomon Islands?
- Age of electoral democracy in Solomon Islands was 19 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of electoral democracy recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 21 in 1999.
- What is the lowest age of electoral democracy recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1979.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for age of electoral democracy?
- Solomon Islands ranks 78th out of 111 countries with data for 2025.
- Is age of electoral democracy rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.1%. 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 electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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