Solomon Islands: economy and key statistics
Solomon Islands is number 185 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $1.7 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $2,086. The economy grew by 3.6% in 2025. Unemployment is 1.4%. The economy is 47% services, 30% agriculture, 23% industry.
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National power
Solomon Islands is number 170 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 15.2 out of 100: economic 27, technology 6, military 0 and human capital 36.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $1.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $2.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $2,086 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 3.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 47% | 2024 |
| Industry share of GDP | 23% | 2024 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 10% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 30% | 2024 |
| Exports share of GDP | 41% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.1% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 29% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Oceania
- Australia (#15)
- New Zealand (#53)
- Papua New Guinea (#111)
- Fiji (#162)
- Vanuatu (#188)
- Samoa (#189)
- Tonga (#194)
- Micronesia (#195)
- Kiribati (#196)
- Palau (#197)
- Marshall Islands (#198)
- Naoero (#199)
- Tuvalu (#200)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands had a GDP of $1.7 billion in 2025, ranking number 185 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Solomon Islands?
GDP per person in Solomon Islands was $2,086 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Solomon Islands growing?
The economy of Solomon Islands grew by 3.6% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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