Real GDP Growth: Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands's real gdp growth is currently 2.8% as of 2026. # Solomon Islands Real GDP Growth Solomon Islands' real GDP expanded at 2.
Current (2026)
2.8%
+3.7% y/y
Peak (1992)
12.7%
Low (2000)
-14.3%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Solomon Islands
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Solomon Islands
Analysis# Solomon Islands Real GDP Growth
Solomon Islands' real GDP expanded at 2.8% in 2026, marking modest but steady growth after decades of volatility. The economy remains far below its all-time peak of 12.7% recorded in 1992, yet has recovered substantially from the catastrophic contraction of -14.3% in 2000. Since 1980, cumulative growth totaled 203.7%, reflecting long-term expansion despite significant disruptions.
The period from 2017 to 2020 defined a critical inflection point, with growth rates sliding from 3.1% to negative territory as the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. Recovery began immediately thereafter, with the economy settling into a stable 2.4–2.8% range from 2021 onward. Projected growth through 2026 suggests consolidation around this moderate trajectory rather than acceleration, positioning Solomon Islands for gradual, predictable economic development.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 3.0% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 3.0% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 3.0% | +3.45% |
| 2027 | 2.9% | +3.57% |
| 2026 | 2.8% | +3.70% |
| 2025 | 2.7% | +8.00% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | -7.41% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | +12.50% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | -7.69% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | +176.47% |
| 2020 | -3.4% | -300.00% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | -37.04% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | -12.90% |
| 2017 | 3.1% | -44.64% |
| 2016 | 5.6% | +229.41% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +41.67% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | -76.92% |
| 2013 | 5.2% | +271.43% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -80.82% |
| 2011 | 7.3% | -15.12% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.6% | +230.77% |
| 2009 | 2.6% | -55.17% |
| 2008 | 5.8% | +31.82% |
| 2007 | 4.4% | -10.20% |
| 2006 | 4.9% | -10.91% |
| 2005 | 5.5% | -17.91% |
| 2004 | 6.7% | +3.08% |
| 2003 | 6.5% | +332.14% |
| 2002 | -2.8% | +65.00% |
| 2001 | -8.0% | +44.06% |
| 2000 | -14.3% | -2760.00% |
| 1999 | -0.5% | -138.46% |
| 1998 | 1.3% | +244.44% |
| 1997 | -0.9% | -156.25% |
| 1996 | 1.6% | -84.16% |
| 1995 | 10.1% | +24.69% |
| 1994 | 8.1% | +102.50% |
| 1993 | 4.0% | -68.50% |
| 1992 | 12.7% | +111.67% |
| 1991 | 6.0% | +172.73% |
| 1990 | 2.2% | -48.84% |
| 1989 | 4.3% | +230.77% |
| 1988 | 1.3% | -84.52% |
| 1987 | 8.4% | +4300.00% |
| 1986 | -0.2% | +93.55% |
| 1985 | -3.1% | -1650.00% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | -94.87% |
| 1983 | 3.9% | +329.41% |
| 1982 | -1.7% | +5.56% |
| 1981 | -1.8% | +33.33% |
| 1980 | -2.7% | — |
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