Direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Direct disaster economic loss was 3.13 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands, 2006–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands stood at 3.13 million.
That represents a change of up 96.1% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands peaked at 80.69 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.58 million, in 2014.
Solomon Islands ranks 90th of 130 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 66.00 million | — |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 413,100 | — |
| 2010 | 5.83 million | +1310.5% |
| 2011 | 129,938 | -97.8% |
| 2012 | 1.09 million | +740.0% |
| 2013 | 12.37 million | +1033.2% |
| 2014 | 1.58 million | -87.2% |
| 2015 | 44.09 million | +2682.7% |
| 2016 | 27.02 million | -38.7% |
| 2017 | 50.56 million | +87.1% |
| 2018 | 80.69 million | +59.6% |
| 2019 | 9.23 million | -88.6% |
| 2020 | 1.83 million | -80.2% |
| 2021 | 1.60 million | -12.6% |
| 2022 | 3.13 million | +96.1% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 3.13 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.40 million, 18% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 3.13 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21.34 million, 15% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +2682.7% | 1.58 million | 44.09 million |
| 2010 | +1310.5% | 413,100 | 5.83 million |
| 2013 | +1033.2% | 1.09 million | 12.37 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.60 million | 0 | 66.00 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 23.26 million | 129,938 | 80.69 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.18 million | 1.60 million | 3.13 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More economy & growth data for Solomon Islands
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 5.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9064 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -99.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 7.33 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -99.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 5.36 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -12.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Solomon Islands was 3.13 million in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 80.69 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 million in 2014.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Solomon Islands ranks 90th out of 130 countries with data for 2022.
- Is direct disaster economic loss rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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