GDP Explained

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Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, is one of the most important measures of an economy's size and health. For Solomon Islands, GDP tells us the total value of all goods and services produced within the country over a given period — and understanding it helps citizens, businesses and policymakers make informed decisions about the nation's economic direction.

What is GDP?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all final goods and services produced in an economy during the course of a year.

Real GDP

GDP measured at constant prices, stripping out the effect of inflation. This is used to compare true economic growth over time.

Nominal GDP

GDP measured at current prices, reflecting the actual dollar value in that year including inflation.

Solomon Islands GDP

Solomon Islands GDP at a glance

Real GDP

SBD $10,679.2m (2024, constant 2012 prices)

Nominal GDP

SBD $13,954.2m

Real GDP Growth

3.0%

How is GDP measured in Solomon Islands?

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GDP figures for Solomon Islands are produced by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO). CBSI publishes these alongside Consumer Price Index (CPI) data as part of its domestic economy statistics, providing a comprehensive picture of the country's domestic production, activity, and prices.