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A baby born in the Solomon Islands in 2026 can expect to live 71.0 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 30 years since 1950. About 4 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 13.2 per 1,000 live births, down 91% since 1950. Women live about 2.9 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 16.1%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 80.7 years.
Life expectancy
71.0 years
Infant mortality
13.2 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
16.2 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in the Solomon Islands is 71.0 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 30 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 80.7 years.