Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Vanuatu  | Solomon Islands  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Port Vila | Honiara |
Latitude  | 17° 45′ 0″ S | 9° 27′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 168° 19′ 0″ E | 160° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Vanuatu is 12,189 sq km, and the total area of Solomon Islands is 28,896 sq km. Vanuatu is smaller than Solomon Islands by 16,707 sq km. Vanuatu is around 2.37 times smaller than Solomon Islands.
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 12,189 Sq km | 28,896 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 16,707 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 4,706 Sq Mile | 11,157 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 6,451 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.5 % | 3.2 % |
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Port Vila | Honiara |
Demonyms  | Vanuatuan | Solomon Island |
Official Languages  | Bislama, English, French | English, Pijin |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93.4 % | 97.4 % |
The people of Vanuatu are called Vanuatuan, and the people of Solomon Islands are called Solomon Island.
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Vatu | Solomon Islands dollar |
Currency Symbol  | VUV | SBD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +678 | +677 |
Internet TLD  | .vu | .sb |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | VU | SB |
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Yumi, Yumi, Yumi | God Save Our Solomon Islands |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | We, We, We | God Save Our Solomon Islands |
National Animal  | Dugong | Turtle |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Yellow-bibbed Lory |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Cricket | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Black, red, green and yellow | Olive green, yellow and blue |
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 08:35 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+11 (Vanuatu Time) | UTC+11 (Solomon Islands Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+11 (Vanuatu Time) | UTC+11 (Solomon Islands Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Solomon Islands is [08:35 AM], [Wednesday, 9th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Vanuatu as of 2023 is estimated to be around 334,506, and the total population of Solomon Islands as of 2023 is estimated to be around 740,424.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Vanuatu had 405,918 less people than Solomon Islands.
The annual Population Growth in Vanuatu is 2.41% and the annual population growth in Solomon Islands is 2.43%.
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.3 % | 26 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.3 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.44 % | 3.3 % |
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Honiara |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 08:35 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 29.09 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 0.99 km/hr, 70 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 72 % |
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.7 (Births Per Woman) | 3.92 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 198.81 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 182.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 133.75 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.57 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 15.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 15.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (151 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (146 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 17 people per 100K population) | Self-harm ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.5 (people per 100K population) | 11.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 18.03 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.67 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Vanuatu, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 151 people per 100,000 people in Vanuatu, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 146 people per 100,000 people in Solomon Islands, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Vanuatu, spent [ 4.37% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Solomon Islands, spent [ 4.76% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.62 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Vanuatu, are 1.06 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Solomon Islands.
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