Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.1% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Solomon Islands, 2003–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Solomon Islands stood at 10.1%.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Solomon Islands peaked at 10.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 2005.
Solomon Islands ranks 98th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6.1% | — |
| 2004 | 6.2% | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 5.9% | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 6.4% | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 7.5% | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 7.6% | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 8.3% | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 8.8% | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 9.3% | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 9.3% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 8.6% | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 9.9% | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 7.9% | -20.2% |
| 2016 | 7.9% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 10.3% | +31.6% |
| 2018 | 10.2% | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 9.7% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 10.1% | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 10.1% | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 10.2% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 10.1% | -0.7% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 10.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 88% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 10.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.8% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.0% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Solomon Islands?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Solomon Islands was 10.1% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 10.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 2005.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Solomon Islands ranks 98th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.