Inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Inflation of consumer prices was 3.36 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.36
Change on year
down 22.1%
World rank
85th
of 190 countries
All-time high
18.85
in 1974
All-time low
-0.5745
in 2015
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands, 1972–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands is 3.36, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and up 685.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands peaked at 18.85 in 1974 and was at its lowest, -0.5745, in 2015.
That places Solomon Islands 85th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.88 | — |
| 1973 | 3.23 | -53.1% |
| 1974 | 18.85 | +483.9% |
| 1975 | 10.07 | -46.6% |
| 1976 | 4.26 | -57.7% |
| 1977 | 8.62 | +102.5% |
| 1978 | 6.26 | -27.3% |
| 1979 | 8.06 | +28.6% |
| 1980 | 13.09 | +62.5% |
| 1981 | 16.4 | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 12.98 | -20.8% |
| 1983 | 6.23 | -52.0% |
| 1984 | 11.05 | +77.2% |
| 1985 | 9.57 | -13.4% |
| 1986 | 13.57 | +41.8% |
| 1987 | 10.99 | -19.0% |
| 1988 | 16.74 | +52.3% |
| 1989 | 14.93 | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 8.74 | -41.5% |
| 1991 | 15.05 | +72.2% |
| 1992 | 10.75 | -28.6% |
| 1993 | 9.17 | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 13.26 | +44.6% |
| 1995 | 9.63 | -27.4% |
| 1996 | 11.77 | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 8.08 | -31.3% |
| 1998 | 12.4 | +53.4% |
| 1999 | 8.02 | -35.3% |
| 2000 | 7.89 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 6.93 | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 10.93 | +57.8% |
| 2003 | 8.27 | -24.3% |
| 2004 | 6.99 | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 7.33 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 11.22 | +53.1% |
| 2007 | 7.67 | -31.7% |
| 2008 | 17.32 | +125.9% |
| 2009 | 7.09 | -59.0% |
| 2010 | 1.05 | -85.2% |
| 2011 | 7.34 | +598.3% |
| 2012 | 5.91 | -19.5% |
| 2013 | 5.39 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 5.17 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | -0.5745 | -111.1% |
| 2016 | 0.5125 | -189.2% |
| 2017 | 0.4887 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 3.46 | +608.3% |
| 2019 | 1.63 | -52.8% |
| 2020 | 2.96 | +81.3% |
| 2021 | -0.1154 | -103.9% |
| 2022 | 5.52 | -4880.2% |
| 2023 | 5.89 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 4.32 | -26.6% |
| 2025 | 3.36 | -22.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.28 | 3.23 | 18.85 | 8 |
| 1980s | 12.56 | 6.23 | 16.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.69 | 8.02 | 15.05 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.16 | 6.93 | 17.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.04 | -0.5745 | 7.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.66 | -0.1154 | 5.89 | 6 |
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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 10.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 2,086 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 8.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 17,371 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8764 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,828 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Solomon Islands was 3.36 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 18.85 in 1974.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5745 in 2015.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Solomon Islands ranks 85th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 685.7%. 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 Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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