Gross capital formation in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Gross capital formation was 308.22 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
308.22 million current US$
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
176th
of 187 countries
All-time high
367.48 million current US$
in 2019
All-time low
6.03 million current US$
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Gross capital formation in Solomon Islands, 1980–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Solomon Islands recorded 308.22 million current US$ for gross capital formation in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Solomon Islands peaked at 367.48 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 6.03 million current US$, in 1980.
That places Solomon Islands 176th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6.03 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 6.90 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1982 | 7.21 million current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 6.97 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 6.28 million current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1985 | 6.08 million current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 9.76 million current US$ | +60.6% |
| 1987 | 17.47 million current US$ | +79.0% |
| 1988 | 15.85 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 19.62 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 16.21 million current US$ | -17.4% |
| 1991 | 21.73 million current US$ | +34.0% |
| 1992 | 21.17 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 27.29 million current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1994 | 27.65 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 24.66 million current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 29.16 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1997 | 34.71 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 33.02 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 33.69 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 32.03 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 32.40 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 20.60 million current US$ | -36.4% |
| 2003 | 37.74 million current US$ | +83.2% |
| 2004 | 46.42 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 69.68 million current US$ | +50.1% |
| 2006 | 71.88 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 91.09 million current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 103.86 million current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 103.04 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 161.16 million current US$ | +56.4% |
| 2011 | 159.79 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 173.25 million current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 188.34 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 168.77 million current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 208.54 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2016 | 237.50 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2017 | 287.51 million current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 309.18 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 367.48 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 256.90 million current US$ | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 350.41 million current US$ | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 306.22 million current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 319.66 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 308.22 million current US$ | -3.6% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 308.22 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.91 billion current US$, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 308.22 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.38 billion current US$, 5% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.22 million current US$ | 6.03 million current US$ | 19.62 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.93 million current US$ | 16.21 million current US$ | 34.71 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.87 million current US$ | 20.60 million current US$ | 103.86 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 226.15 million current US$ | 159.79 million current US$ | 367.48 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 308.28 million current US$ | 256.90 million current US$ | 350.41 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More economy & growth data for Solomon Islands
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 52.88 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0334 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 64.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 32.97 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -58.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0208 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 40.24 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -0.3505 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Solomon Islands?
- Gross capital formation in Solomon Islands was 308.22 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 367.48 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.03 million current US$ in 1980.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for gross capital formation?
- Solomon Islands ranks 176th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.