Is Solomon Islands safe in 2026?
Solomon Islands scores 82.5/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from natural disasters, economy, political stability. The score has been stable for 21 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 82.6/100).
82.5 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Solomon Islands's score changed by +0.0 over the last 22 days (82.5 → 82.5) — within normal day-to-day noise. No single event moved the index.
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
3.1/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Solomon Islands at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing civil unrest, crime and health. Our live index reads 82.5/100. That advisory was last revised Apr 29, 2025, 535 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Solomon Islands carries health risks from widespread mosquito-borne illness, including malaria and dengue, with drug and equipment shortages at clinics beyond Honiara. Leftover World War II ordnance still turns up regularly on land, in forests and underwater, with Hell's Point, the ridges above Honiara, the New Georgia group, the Russell Islands and Tulagi among the worst affected; even swept ground is not considered fully safe. Honiara sees more break-ins, robbery, theft and sexual assault than elsewhere, sometimes against foreigners, though other violent crime stays rare. Protests tied to parliamentary sittings, elections and political uncertainty can erupt quickly and turn violent.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Apr 29, 2025. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Solomon Islands police investigate burning of 13 homes in East Makira
- Solomon Islands-US shiprider deal raises 'serious concerns' over sovereignty
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 82.6/100 (generated )
No significant events reported; country remains stable.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 82.5 | — | |
| Vanuatu | 86.8 | +4.3 | |
| Nauru | 88.6 | +6.1 | |
| New Caledonia | 88.7 | +6.2 | |
| Papua New Guinea | 73.2 | −9.3 | |
| Micronesia | 90.6 | +8.1 |