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Solomon Islands Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

123.79% +12.43% (+11.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #48 Global Peak 193.46% (1989) Source World Bank

Solomon Islands Trade Openness (1980–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's trade openness stood at 123.79% in 2025, a rise of +12.43% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 123.79% by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 48th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 150.98% - -
2026* trend 137.38% - -
2025* trend 123.79% - -
2025 123.79% +12.43% #48
2024 111.35% +10.22% #117
2023 101.13% +26.30% #110
2022 74.84% +7.42% #71
2021 67.42% +7.20% #71
2020 60.22% −22.78% #72
2019 83.00% −5.50% #96
2018 88.49% +6.30% #106
2017 82.20% −3.35% #99
2016 85.55% −2.64% #102
2015 88.19% −5.26% #108
2014 93.45% −6.15% #111
2013 99.61% −5.22% #119
2012 104.82% −2.42% #121
2011 107.25% +11.10% #128
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Islands's trade openness?

Solomon Islands's trade openness was 123.79% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's trade openness peaked at 193.46% in 1989.

What was the lowest trade openness in Solomon Islands?

The lowest trade openness in Solomon Islands was 45.11% in 2001.

How does Solomon Islands rank in trade openness?

Solomon Islands ranks 48th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's trade openness is projected to reach 123.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The trade openness of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 123.79%. This ranks 48th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_trade-openness, title = {Solomon Islands Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }