Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
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Solomon Is. political and security risk assessment
Solomon Is. carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 16 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Low
Band 1 of 5
▬ Unchanged on last week
Oceania
Solomon Is.
What is the political and security risk in Solomon Is. right now?
Solomon Is. carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 16 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Steady at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 3.6% in 2025 with inflation at 3.4%.
What are the main risks of operating in Solomon Is.?
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What has changed recently in Solomon Is.?
Solomon Is. moved unchanged this week and rose 2 points over the last 12 weeks, from 14 to 16.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Solomon Is. stays in the Low band through the end of December.
80 to 90%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 111% of GDP (2024 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$1.7 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth3.6%Latest data, 2025
Inflation3.4%Latest data, 2025
Trade111% of GDPLatest data, 2024
Population839 thousandLatest data, 2025
How has the Solomon Is. threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Solomon Is. for business?
Solomon Is. carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 16 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Solomon Is.?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (guarded); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What is the outlook for Solomon Is.?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Solomon Is. stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Solomon Is. risk assessment updated?
The Solomon Is. threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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