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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Key Statistics

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 Growth3.0%
Foreign Reserves
(April 15, 2026)SBD $6,733m
Interest Rates
(December, 2025)
Deposit Rate0.50%
Lending Rate8.78%
Money Supply
(April 15, 2026)SBD $6,992m

Exchange Rates


Per
SBD

Today
28/04/26

Last Week
21/04/26
USD0.1244
0.1243

GBP0.0919
0.0919
EUR0.10610.1056
AUD0.17310.1735
NZD0.21060.2112
JPY19.8319.74
SDR0.09070.0905
CNY
0.84910.8475
Index109.30109.40