Welcome to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands

CBSI is the premier financial institution in the country and is at the center of the banking and financial system, performing a number of essential functions, including the formulation and implementation of the country’s monetary policies.

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Maintaining Price Stability

Our Primary Objective is to maintain price stability, Price stability is essential for sustainable economic growth and it represents one of the key outcomes that monetary policy aims to achieve.

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Maintaining a Stable Financial System.

An additional objective of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, is to foster and to maintain a stable financial system.

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National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of Communications & Aviation (MCA) have successfully launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 (NFIS 3) 2021-2025.

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KEY INDICATORS

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(February, 2026)	2.6%
GDP: 2024 (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$10,679.2m
Nominal GDP	SBD$13,954.2m
Real GDP Growth	3.0%
Foreign Reserves
(April 15, 2026)	SBD $6,733m
Interest Rates (December, 2025)
Deposit Rate	0.50%
Lending Rate	8.78%
Money Supply
(April 15, 2026)	SBD $6,992m

Monetary Statistics - April 15, 2025

LATEST NEWS

Statement By CBSI Governor, Dr Luke Forau at the Launch of the 2025 CBSi Annual Report, on Thursday 30th April, 2026 at the Heritage Park Hotel

Apr 30, 2026 | Media, Speeches

Speech: Statement By CBSI Governor, Dr Luke Forau at the Launch of the 2025 CBSI Annual Report on Thursday 30th April, 2026 at the Heritage Park HotelDr. Luke ForauGovernor, Central Bank of Solomon Islands Heritage Park HotelHoniara - 30th April, 2026 Statement By...

Monthly Economic Bulletin – March 2026

Apr 22, 2026 | Monthly Economic Bulletins, Publication

Monthly Economic Bulletin -March 2026The Monthly Economic Bulletin for March 2026 is now available.

PR 09.26 – CBSI undertakes consultations to develop a unified QR code payment

Apr 8, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

CBSI undertakes consultations to develop a unified QR code The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with Australia, has commenced nationwide consultations on the development of a unified Quick Response (QR) code payment standard for Solomon Islands....

PR 08/26 – Approval of Licence for Credit & Data Bureau (SI) Limited.

Mar 27, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

Approval of License for Credit & Data Bureau (SI) Limited The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) hereby announces that the CBSI Board has approved a licence for Credit & Data Bureau Solomon Islands Limited (CDBSIL) on 19 March 2026 to operate as a...

PR 07/26 – Central Bank of Solomon Islands Hosts Workshop to Validate Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap

Mar 25, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

Central Bank of Solomon Islands Hosts Workshop to Validate Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap Honiara, Solomon Islands, 24th March 2026 - The Central Bank of Solomon Islands last week on the 18th of March convened stakeholders from across the financial sector,...

Monthly Economic Bulletin – February 2026

Mar 25, 2026 | Publication

Monthly Economic Bulletin - February 2026The Monthly Economic Bulletin for the month of February, prepared by the Economics, Research and Statistics team is now available. Download the document below.

Vacancy No.4/26 – Payments System Administrator

Mar 25, 2026 | Publication, Vacancy

Payments System Administrator Vacancy No.: 04/2017 Department: Information, communications and Technology Department Work unit: N/A Work type: Full - Time Reports to: Senior Business System Analyst The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking to recruit...

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