🇸🇧 Solomon Islands: Politics & Democracy
Broadly yes — Solomon Islands scores 53.9 on the V-Dem liberal democracy index (0–100 scale), placing it among functioning democracies, though with weaker liberal safeguards than the top-ranked states.
Current leaders
Charles III
Head of State
Jeremiah Manele
Head of Government
Democracy trend
Voting alignment
Solomon Islands's closest UN General Assembly voting partners since 1946:
Frequently asked questions
Is Solomon Islands a democracy?
Broadly yes — Solomon Islands scores 53.9 on the V-Dem liberal democracy index (0–100 scale), placing it among functioning democracies, though with weaker liberal safeguards than the top-ranked states. It ranks #55 of 179 countries in 2025.
Is democracy in Solomon Islands improving or declining?
Solomon Islands's V-Dem liberal democracy score has improved by 8.3 points over the past decade, standing at 53.9 in 2025 (1-year change: +0.3).
Who leads Solomon Islands?
Charles III is Solomon Islands's head of state; Jeremiah Manele serves as head of government.