Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was 5.15 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Solomon Islands, 1976–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Solomon Islands recorded 5.15 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
The figure is down 59.5% on the previous year and up 451.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Solomon Islands peaked at 68.49 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -33.68 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Solomon Islands 61st out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -9.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -214.6% |
| 1978 | 23.67 % change on previous year | +113.0% |
| 1979 | 68.49 % change on previous year | +189.4% |
| 1980 | 28.15 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 1981 | 11.25 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1982 | -32.02 % change on previous year | -384.5% |
| 1983 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1984 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 1985 | 8.29 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | -12.28 % change on previous year | -248.1% |
| 1987 | 11.36 % change on previous year | -192.5% |
| 1988 | 43.43 % change on previous year | +282.2% |
| 1989 | 16.07 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 1990 | -22.83 % change on previous year | -242.1% |
| 1991 | 17.43 % change on previous year | -176.3% |
| 1992 | 60.06 % change on previous year | +244.7% |
| 1993 | -30.36 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 1994 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1995 | 16.36 % change on previous year | +677.3% |
| 1996 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1997 | 8.2 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1998 | -16.79 % change on previous year | -304.7% |
| 1999 | 16.86 % change on previous year | -200.4% |
| 2000 | -33.68 % change on previous year | -299.8% |
| 2001 | -14.4 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 2002 | -13.97 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 41.52 % change on previous year | -397.1% |
| 2004 | 16.16 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2005 | 40.82 % change on previous year | +152.5% |
| 2006 | 23.28 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2007 | 43.14 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 2008 | -4.71 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2009 | -8.58 % change on previous year | +82.2% |
| 2010 | 27.26 % change on previous year | -417.8% |
| 2011 | 33.58 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 2012 | 7 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2013 | 0.933 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 2014 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -992.3% |
| 2015 | -8.21 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -174.2% |
| 2017 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2018 | 15.23 % change on previous year | +452.0% |
| 2019 | -6 % change on previous year | -139.4% |
| 2020 | -17.35 % change on previous year | +189.2% |
| 2021 | 29.58 % change on previous year | -270.5% |
| 2022 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2023 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.39 % change on previous year | -9.7 % change on previous year | 68.49 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 8.75 % change on previous year | -32.02 % change on previous year | 43.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.74 % change on previous year | -30.36 % change on previous year | 60.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.96 % change on previous year | -33.68 % change on previous year | 43.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.03 % change on previous year | -8.33 % change on previous year | 33.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.52 % change on previous year | -17.35 % change on previous year | 29.58 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
- 58 Guinea 5.97 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 5.21 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Costa Rica 5.2 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Algeria 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Guam 4.94 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Kuwait 4.32 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Solomon Islands
- Merchandise trade 83.8% (2025)
- Food imports 22.2% (2018)
- Manufactures imports 59.9% (2018)
- Merchandise imports 790.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 20.1% (2018)
- Manufactures exports 2.2% (2018)
- Merchandise exports 677.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 807.25 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 33.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Solomon Islands?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Solomon Islands was 5.15 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 68.49 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -33.68 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Solomon Islands ranks 61st out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 451.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.