Individuals using the Internet in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: Individuals using the Internet was 29.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
29.0%
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
184th
of 208 countries
All-time high
29.0%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Solomon Islands, 1990–2024

01020301990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.025 % of population1996: 0.269 % of population1997: 0.392 % of population1998: 0.508 % of population1999: 0.495 % of population2000: 0.481 % of population2001: 0.469 % of population2002: 0.502 % of population2003: 0.556 % of population2004: 0.65 % of population2005: 0.844 % of population2006: 1.6 % of population2007: 2 % of population2008: 3 % of population2009: 4 % of population2010: 5 % of population2011: 6 % of population2012: 7 % of population2013: 8 % of population2014: 9 % of population2015: 10 % of population2016: 11 % of population2017: 15.1 % of population2018: 20.9 % of population2019: 22.5 % of population2020: 24.2 % of population2021: 26 % of population2022: 28 % of population2023: 28.7 % of population2024: 29 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Solomon Islands is 29.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 222.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Solomon Islands peaked at 29.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Solomon Islands 184th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.3% 0.0% 0.5% 6
2000s 1.4% 0.5% 4.0% 10
2010s 11.4% 5.0% 22.5% 10
2020s 27.2% 24.2% 29.0% 5

Countries ranked near Solomon Islands

  1. 181 Rwanda 31.7% compare
  2. 182 Tanzania 31.2% compare
  3. 183 Guinea-Bissau 29.8% compare
  4. 185 Burkina Faso 28.3% compare
  5. 186 Somalia 27.9% compare
  6. 187 Sierra Leone 25.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Solomon Islands?
Individuals using the internet in Solomon Islands was 29.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Solomon Islands?
The highest recorded value was 29.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Solomon Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Solomon Islands rank for individuals using the internet?
Solomon Islands ranks 184th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 222.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.