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Solomon Islands Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

18.28% −3.79% (-17.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #53 Global Peak 26.61% (2013) Source World Bank

Solomon Islands Tax Revenue (2011–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's tax revenue stood at 18.28% in 2025, a decline of +3.79% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.28% by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 53rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2025* trend 18.28% - -
2025 18.28% −3.79% #53
2022 22.07% +1.11% #89
2021 20.96% −0.09% #94
2020 21.05% −1.18% #104
2019 22.23% −3.30% #106
2018 25.53% +0.76% #128
2017 24.77% +0.92% #132
2016 23.84% −1.90% #127
2015 25.74% +0.14% #136
2014 25.60% −1.01% #132
2013 26.61% +0.43% #124
2012 26.18% +1.02% #124
2011 25.16% #119
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Islands's tax revenue?

Solomon Islands's tax revenue was 18.28% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 17.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's tax revenue peaked at 26.61% in 2013.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Solomon Islands?

The lowest tax revenue in Solomon Islands was 18.28% in 2025.

How does Solomon Islands rank in tax revenue?

Solomon Islands ranks 53rd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The tax revenue of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 18.28%. This ranks 53rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_tax-revenue, title = {Solomon Islands Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }