Solomon Islands in the Lead
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👩💼 High Female Employment Ratio
In 2024, the employment to population ratio for females aged 15+ was an impressive 81.2%, showcasing strong female participation in the workforce.
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🌳 Forests Fuel the Economy
In 2021, forest rents contributed a significant 18.4% to the Solomon Islands' GDP, highlighting the country's reliance on its rich forest resources.
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🌾 Dominance in Agricultural Exports
In 2018, agricultural raw materials made up 73.3% of merchandise exports, underscoring the country's strong agricultural export sector.
Solomon Islands Following Behind
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👨👩👦 High Rate of Family Workers
In 2023, contributing family workers made up 49.3% of total employment, with 35.5% of male employment, indicating a reliance on family-based work.
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💊 Minimal Private Health Expenditure
In 2022, domestic private health expenditure per capita was just $3.65, reflecting limited private investment in health services.
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📈 High Tariff Rates on Primary Products
In 2022, the Solomon Islands applied a weighted mean tariff rate of 48.8% on primary products, one of the highest globally, affecting trade dynamics.
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✈️ High Transport Expenditure for Tourists
In 2020, international tourism expenditures for passenger transport items reached $10,000, suggesting high costs associated with travel to the islands.
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📚 Low School Intake Rates
In 2018, the net intake rate for grade 1 was notably low, with only 9.5% for females and 8.9% for males, indicating challenges in primary education enrollment.
