Author: Natasha Eddie

Benefits of Trade

Benefits of Trade  By CBSI Media  Article No. : 06/2021 We would describe the Solomon Islands as an ‘’open’’ economy because we are free to trade with other countries. But what are the benefits to the country of engaging in...

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Long Term Economic Growth

Long Term Economic Growth  By CBSI Media  Article No. : 05/2021 Last weekend we look at the topic Government Budget. This weekend we will focus on the topic Long-Term Economic Growth. In this topic we consider the sources of...

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InSURANCE MUST BE INCLUSIVE

Insurance must be inclusive: Renbel The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted its last and final insurance policy consultation program at Rennell and Bellona Province on Tuesday this week. This session follows...

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Key Statistics

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(August, 2025) 5.5%
GDP: 2022
(Source: SINSO)
Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP
SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP
SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(October 22, 2025)SBD $6,389m
Interest Rates
(July, 2025)
Deposit Rate0.49%
Lending Rate8.58%
Money Supply
(October 22, 2025)SBD $6,772m

Exchange Rates


Per
SBD

Today
21/11/25

Last Week
14/11/25
USD0.12120.1212
GBP0.09270.0920
EUR0.10510.1042
AUD0.18770.1853
NZD0.21630.2143
JPY19.0918.73
SDR0.08930.0892
CNY
0.86240.8606
Index112.60112.30