A solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization, which is a reaction product from the following compounds (a1), (b1), (c1), (d1) and (e) and in which the molar ratio (RO/Ti) of residual alkoxy groups (RO) to supported titanium (Ti) is 0.60 or less,
- (a1) an oxide of at least one element that is selected from Group II to Group IV elements and that supports an alcohol-free halogen-containing magnesium compound,
- (b1) an alcohol,
- (c1) a halogen-containing silicon compound,
- (d1) an electron-donating compound, and
- (e) a halogen-containing titanium compound.