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Solomon Islands Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

23.74% +1.66% (+7.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #164 Global Peak 65.72% (2002) Source IMF WEO

Solomon Islands Government Debt to GDP (1997–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's government debt to gdp stood at 23.74% in 2025, a rise of +1.66% from 2024. The IMF projects 23.74% by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 164th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 31.05% - -
2029* IMF 29.76% - -
2028* IMF 28.23% - -
2027* IMF 26.61% - -
2026* IMF 25.15% - -
2025* IMF 23.74% - -
2025 23.74% +1.66% #164
2024 22.09% +1.78% #17
2023 20.30% +4.80% #15
2022 15.51% −0.43% #10
2021 15.94% +3.10% #9
2020 12.84% +5.02% #8
2019 7.82% −0.13% #5
2018 7.95% −0.82% #5
2017 8.77% +1.24% #6
2016 7.54% −0.34% #5
2015 7.88% −2.27% #9
2014 10.14% −1.43% #13
2013 11.57% −1.70% #17
2012 13.27% −5.08% #22
2011 18.34% −4.60% #28
Show all years (1997-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Islands's government debt to gdp?

Solomon Islands's government debt to gdp was 23.74% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's government debt to gdp peaked at 65.72% in 2002.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Solomon Islands?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Solomon Islands was 7.54% in 2016.

How does Solomon Islands rank in government debt to gdp?

Solomon Islands ranks 164th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 23.74% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 23.74%. This ranks 164th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_government-debt-to-gdp, title = {Solomon Islands Government Debt to GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/government-debt-to-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }