Moving to Sweden from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Solomon Islands to Sweden, based on official data.

Moved in 2022
1

people moved from Solomon Islands to Sweden · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Sweden?

Top countries of origin for Sweden's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Sweden.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
SE
71.5

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
SE
3.6t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
SE
40.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
SE
88.0%

Sweden performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
SE
$64,200

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
SE
2.3

Sweden generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Stockholm
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 69°/56°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 43°/36°F (6°/2°C)
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Month Honiara Stockholm
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Sweden without a visa.
Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
Sweden passport holders can enter Solomon Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sweden?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Solomon Islands?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB SE
Population 702,694 10,483,647
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English Swedish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112