Solomon Islands GDP (2026)
LiveThe Solomon Islands have a developing Pacific economy supported by agriculture, fisheries, forestry, public services, and international assistance. Timber, fish, palm oil, cocoa, and other primary products contribute to exports, while infrastructure remains central to future development. This page presents Solomon Islands GDP figures, economic history, and prospects for 2026.
Solomon Islands GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Solomon Islands's GDP in 2026 is $1.84B.
It ranks #194 among 218 countries.
Solomon Islands contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $2,258 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.80% in 2026.
Solomon Islands GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $1,836,000,000 | 2.80% | $2,258 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2025 | $1,704,000,000 | 2.70% | $2,135 | 0.00% | #180 |
| 2024 | $1,584,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,022 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2023 | $1,506,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,959 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2022 | $1,467,000,000 | -2.60% | $1,945 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2021 | $1,558,000,000 | -0.20% | $2,107 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2020 | $1,536,000,000 | -3.40% | $2,119 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2019 | $1,619,000,000 | 1.70% | $2,278 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2018 | $1,615,000,000 | 2.70% | $2,325 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2017 | $1,470,000,000 | 3.10% | $2,165 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2016 | $1,379,000,000 | 5.60% | $2,081 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2015 | $1,308,000,000 | 1.70% | $2,021 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2014 | $1,336,000,000 | 1.20% | $2,116 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2013 | $1,286,000,000 | 5.30% | $2,090 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2012 | $1,185,000,000 | 2.40% | $1,978 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2011 | $1,064,000,000 | 7.40% | $1,824 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2010 | $898,000,000 | 9.70% | $1,583 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2009 | $806,000,000 | 2.90% | $1,461 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2008 | $776,000,000 | 6.20% | $1,445 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2007 | $695,000,000 | 3.60% | $1,329 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2006 | $617,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,213 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2005 | $553,000,000 | 7.40% | $1,118 | 0.00% | #196 |
| 2004 | $468,000,000 | 7.70% | $974 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2003 | $418,000,000 | 6.50% | $896 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2002 | $410,000,000 | -2.80% | $908 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2001 | $485,000,000 | -8.00% | $1,109 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2000 | $497,000,000 | -14.30% | $1,175 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 1999 | $578,000,000 | -0.50% | $1,414 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 1998 | $542,000,000 | 1.30% | $1,361 | 0.00% | #177 |
| 1997 | $624,000,000 | -0.90% | $1,608 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 1996 | $605,000,000 | 1.60% | $1,603 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 1995 | $556,000,000 | 10.10% | $1,517 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 1994 | $477,000,000 | 8.10% | $1,340 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 1993 | $356,000,000 | 4.00% | $1,031 | 0.00% | #167 |
| 1992 | $319,000,000 | 12.70% | $951 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 1991 | $270,000,000 | 6.00% | $831 | 0.00% | #153 |
| 1990 | $255,000,000 | 2.20% | $811 | 0.00% | #153 |
| 1989 | $205,000,000 | 4.30% | $675 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1988 | $209,000,000 | 1.30% | $709 | 0.00% | #147 |
| 1987 | $184,000,000 | 8.40% | $641 | 0.00% | #146 |
| 1986 | $175,000,000 | -0.20% | $627 | 0.00% | #146 |
| 1985 | $196,000,000 | -3.10% | $724 | 0.00% | #140 |
| 1984 | $215,000,000 | 0.20% | $819 | 0.00% | #138 |
| 1983 | $215,000,000 | 3.90% | $843 | 0.00% | #136 |
| 1982 | $229,000,000 | -1.70% | $927 | 0.00% | #136 |
| 1981 | $230,000,000 | -1.80% | $963 | 0.00% | #136 |
| 1980 | $217,000,000 | -2.70% | $940 | 0.00% | #136 |
Solomon Islands GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,949,000,000 | 2.90% | $2,353 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 2028 | $2,076,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,462 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 2029 | $2,212,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,577 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 2030 | $2,360,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,701 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 2031 | $2,509,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,821 | 0.00% | #172 |
Solomon Islands Economy Overview
The Solomon Islands have a primary-resource economy where forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and public services provide much of national production. Timber has historically dominated merchandise exports, while tuna fishing and processing are important to both employment and foreign earnings. Palm oil, cocoa, coconuts, root crops, and small-scale farming support rural livelihoods. Infrastructure remains limited across the widely dispersed islands, increasing transportation and business costs. Mining, renewable energy, tourism, fisheries processing, and improved regional connectivity provide potential avenues for a broader future economic base.
Solomon Islands GDP Outlook
The Solomon Islandsโ outlook depends on forestry, fisheries, agriculture, infrastructure, and external development support. Expanding tuna processing, sustainable forestry, mining, renewable energy, and tourism could reduce dependence on raw exports. Better roads, ports, and electricity access would improve business conditions. Political instability, logging depletion, climate threats, geographic fragmentation, and limited private investment remain significant constraints.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $1,836,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Solomon Islands's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.80%.
GDP per capita in Solomon Islands is approximately $2,258 in 2026.
Solomon Islands ranks #194 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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