Key Statistics

Inflation rate

4.2% Inflation rate (March 2026)

Money Supply

SBD $7,041m (6 May 2026)

Foreign Reserves

SBD $6,764m (6 May 2026)

Deposit Rate

0.50%

Lending Rate

8.78%(December 2025)

How is inflation measured in Solomon Islands?

Inflation in Solomon Islands is measured using two key price indices produced by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO):

Honiara Retail Price Index (HRPI)

A consumer price index which shows the price level and changes in price level of goods and services in Honiara over time. This information forms the basis for calculating inflation in the economy.

National Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Tracks price changes across the Solomon Islands' domestic economy, providing a broader national picture of inflation and purchasing power.

Inflation Rate