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Economy of Solomon Islands vs Ukraine compared: GDP & Debt

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The Solomon Islands has a GDP of $1.58B compared to $191B for Ukraine, ranking 182/197 and 57/197 by economy size, respectively.

The Solomon Islands has $350M in government debt (22.1% of GDP), compared to $171B (89.7% of GDP) in Ukraine.

Solomon Islands vs Ukraine GDP by year

Solomon Islands
Ukraine
1x
Year GDP, current $
Solomon Islands Ukraine
2024 $1,583,964,704 $190,741,262,415
2023 $1,506,124,566 $181,221,517,869
2022 $1,466,670,930 $161,989,520,721
2021 $1,558,312,104 $199,765,859,571
2020 $1,536,143,428 $156,617,722,013
2019 $1,619,150,564 $153,883,047,510
2018 $1,615,473,250 $130,891,088,294
2017 $1,469,790,526 $112,090,505,082
2016 $1,379,486,291 $93,355,869,404
2015 $1,307,908,814 $91,030,967,789
2014 $1,335,576,763 $133,503,871,862
2013 $1,285,905,958 $190,498,811,460
2012 $1,185,217,634 $182,591,753,828
2011 $1,063,898,227 $169,333,835,202
2010 $898,128,551 $141,209,170,427
2009 $805,557,289 $121,552,153,444
2008 $776,335,523 $188,110,390,660
2007 $695,291,218 $148,733,861,386
2006 $617,257,458 $111,884,752,475
2005 $552,881,357 $89,238,865,119
2004 $468,000,121 $67,220,154,164
2003 $417,666,639 $52,010,355,753
2002 $346,406,739 $43,956,163,612
2001 $409,508,553 $39,309,580,983
2000 $419,842,674 $32,375,083,935
1999 $488,024,514 $31,580,639,554
1998 $457,579,840 $41,882,523,345
1997 $526,554,006 $50,151,531,592
1996 $510,586,430 $44,558,831,005
1995 $469,443,202 $48,213,856,469
1994 $402,837,005 $52,549,580,265
1993 $300,746,361 $65,648,559,903
1992 $269,034,596 $73,945,908,384
1991 $227,540,473 $77,350,733,982
1990 $214,877,667 $81,393,558,423
1989 $172,882,411 $82,709,161,099
1988 $176,494,394 $74,703,517,903
1987 $155,128,542 $64,087,694,038
1986 $147,620,048 -
1985 $165,524,943 -
1984 $181,570,474 -
1983 $181,220,399 -
1982 $192,902,019 -
1981 $193,750,541 -
1980 $182,852,107 -
1979 $151,276,496 -
1978 $111,027,427 -
1977 $93,145,283 -
1976 $83,100,834 -
1975 $74,620,320 -
1974 $84,539,332 -
1973 $55,272,109 -
1972 $40,606,712 -
1971 $50,056,883 -
1970 - -
1969 $28,606,411 -
1968 $28,084,253 -
1967 $25,203,524 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1967–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Solomon Islands vs Ukraine by year

Solomon Islands
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Solomon Islands Ukraine
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $1,934 $2,675 $5,038 $18,550
2023 $1,883 $2,597 $4,803 $17,665
2022 $1,878 $2,496 $3,946 $14,770
2021 $2,043 $2,450 $4,510 $17,846
2020 $2,063 $2,405 $3,505 $15,541
2019 $2,224 $2,512 $3,423 $14,217
2018 $2,278 $2,494 $2,895 $12,555
2017 $2,144 $2,454 $2,467 $11,536
2016 $2,083 $2,421 $2,047 $10,865
2015 $2,045 $2,354 $1,988 $9,922
2014 $2,165 $2,377 $2,904 $10,494
2013 $2,161 $2,394 $4,130 $10,904
2012 $2,066 $2,320 $3,951 $9,552
2011 $1,924 $2,306 $3,657 $9,127
2010 $1,685 $2,182 $3,040 $8,453
2009 $1,555 $2,021 $2,607 $7,995
2008 $1,526 $1,989 $4,018 $9,324
2007 $1,390 $1,869 $3,160 $8,900
2006 $1,256 $1,786 $2,366 $7,971
2005 $1,144 $1,693 $1,875 $7,142
2004 $986 $1,556 $1,401 $6,663
2003 $896 $1,433 $1,076 $5,764
2002 $757 $1,344 $903 $5,123
2001 $912 $1,387 $800 $4,747
2000 $953 $1,503 $653 $4,228
1999 $1,134 $1,754 $632 $3,871
1998 $1,092 $1,785 $831 $3,794
1997 $1,292 $1,793 $987 $3,794
1996 $1,289 $1,830 $870 $3,812
1995 $1,220 $1,820 $933 $4,124
1994 $1,078 $1,668 $1,009 $4,565
1993 $829 $1,556 $1,254 $5,766
1992 $764 $1,505 $1,413 $6,568
1991 $666 $1,346 $1,483 $7,148
1990 $648 $1,266 $1,564 $7,591
1989 $538 - $1,593 -
1988 $567 - $1,444 -
1987 $515 - $1,244 -
1986 $506 - - -
1985 $586 - - -
1984 $665 - - -
1983 $686 - - -
1982 $756 - - -
1981 $786 - - -
1980 $768 - - -
1979 $658 - - -
1978 $500 - - -
1977 $434 - - -
1976 $401 - - -
1975 $372 - - -
1974 $433 - - -
1973 $291.3 - - -
1972 $219.5 - - -
1971 $277.1 - - -
1970 - - - -
1969 $165.9 - - -
1968 $166.9 - - -
1967 $153.5 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1967–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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The Solomon Islands' GDP per capita is $1,934, ranking 157/197, compared to $5,038 in Ukraine, ranking 120/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), the Solomon Islands ranks 183rd at $2,675, while Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,550.

Economic indicators

Solomon Islands Ukraine
Gross domestic product
$1.58B
2024
$191B
2024
GDP rank
182/197
2024
57/197
2024
GDP growth
3%
2023-2024
2.91%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$1,934
2024
$5,038
2024
GDP per capita rank
157/197
2024
120/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$2,675
2024
$18,550
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
183/197
2024
101/197
2024
Government debt
$350M
2024
$171B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
22.1%
2024
89.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$427
2024
$4,520
2024
Government debt per person rank
169/185
2024
86/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$1,776
2026
$5,370
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$4.42B
2018
Number of billionaires n/a
7
2025
Income share by richest 10%
29.2%
2012
21.7%
2020
Income share by poorest 10%
2.8%
2012
4.3%
2020
Government expenditure, % of GDP
35.8%
2024
71.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
4.32%
2023-2024
6.5%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
15.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
0.69%
2013
9.83%
2021
Population
863951
40125599

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Solomon Islands
Spending

Debt
Ukraine
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Solomon Islands Ukraine
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 35.8% 22.1% 71.3% 89.7%
2023 40.1% 20.3% 73.4% 81.2%
2022 40.8% 15.5% 65.4% 77.7%
2021 37.8% 15.9% 40.5% 48.9%
2020 40.4% 12.8% 45.6% 60.5%
2019 35.6% 7.82% 41.5% 50.5%
2018 34.8% 7.95% 41.9% 60.4%
2017 40.4% 8.77% 41.7% 71.6%
2016 39.6% 7.54% 40.8% 79.5%
2015 41.5% 7.88% 43% 79.3%
2014 39.8% 10.1% 44.8% 70.3%
2013 41.8% 11.6% 48.1% 40.5%
2012 29.4% 13.3% 49% 37.5%
2011 27% 18.3% 45.7% 36.9%
2010 23.9% 22.9% 49.2% 40.6%
2009 24.8% 18.9% 48.6% 35.4%
2008 27% 28.9% 47.1% 20.4%
2007 23.7% 33% 43.7% 12.3%
2006 19.9% 42.3% 44.6% 14.8%
2005 17% 44.7% 44.2% 17.7%
2004 14.7% 58.2% 41.6% 24.8%
2003 14.9% 61.3% 38.9% 29.4%
2002 16.7% 65.7% 37.9% 33.6%
2001 18.1% 52.8% 36.7% 36.7%
2000 18.7% 44.3% 35.5% 43.8%
1999 18.7% 42% 25.8% 59%
1998 15.5% 39.5% 37.1% 46.5%
1997 19.3% 25.9% 40.8% 28.9%
1996 24.2% - 36.9% 24.4%
1995 24.7% - 41.3% 30.2%
1994 30.2% - - -
1993 33.2% - - -
1992 35.1% - - -
1991 39.4% - - -
1990 30% - - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, the Solomon Islands' government spending was $567M, accounting for 35.8% of its GDP, while Ukraine spent $136B, or 71.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 22.1% in the Solomon Islands and 89.7% in Ukraine, ranking 173/185 and 33/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Solomon Islands

Ukraine
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Solomon Islands Ukraine
2024 -3.08% -17.2%
2023 -3.81% -19.3%
2022 -2.51% -15.6%
2021 -1.86% -3.97%
2020 -2.44% -5.92%
2019 -1.52% -2.08%
2018 1.49% -2.12%
2017 -2.27% -2.36%
2016 -3.56% -2.46%
2015 0.81% -1.16%
2014 2.13% -4.46%
2013 3.57% -4.78%
2012 4.63% -4.31%
2011 6.22% -2.76%
2010 6.02% -5.77%
2009 2.35% -6.27%
2008 1.94% -3.14%
2007 15.3% -1.97%
2006 13% -1.36%
2005 13.4% -2.28%
2004 17% -4.41%
2003 10.6% -0.89%
2002 -4.35% -1.84%
2001 -2.4% -3.03%
2000 -2.93% -3.19%
1999 -0.32% 4.95%
1998 5.04% -2.69%
1997 2.14% -5.37%
1996 3.73% -3.09%
1995 3.19% -4.72%
1994 4.33% -
1993 2.45% -
1992 4.13% -
1991 0.14% -
1990 0.58% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, the Solomon Islands' government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $48.8M, equivalent to 3.08% of GDP. This compares to Ukraine's deficit of $32.8B, or 17.2% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, the Solomon Islands recorded a fiscal deficit in 12 of those years, while Ukraine ran a deficit in 29 years. On average, the Solomon Islands posted an annual surplus equal to 2.72% of GDP, compared to deficit of 4.45% of GDP for Ukraine.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Solomon Islands

Ukraine
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Solomon Islands Ukraine
2024 4.32% 6.5%
2023 5.89% 12.9%
2022 5.52% 20.2%
2021 -0.12% 9.4%
2020 2.96% 2.7%
2019 1.63% 7.9%
2018 3.46% 10.9%
2017 0.49% 14.4%
2016 0.51% 13.9%
2015 -0.57% 48.7%
2014 5.17% 12.1%
2013 5.39% -0.3%
2012 5.91% 0.6%
2011 7.34% 8%
2010 1.05% 9.4%
2009 7.09% 15.9%
2008 17.3% 25.2%
2007 7.67% 12.8%
2006 11.2% 9.1%
2005 7.33% 13.5%
2004 6.99% 9%
2003 8.27% 5.2%
2002 10.9% 0.8%
2001 6.93% 12%
2000 7.89% 28.2%
1999 8.02% 22.7%
1998 12.4% 10.6%
1997 8.08% 15.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, the Solomon Islands has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 6.04%, compared with 12.8% in Ukraine. In 2024, inflation was 4.32% in the Solomon Islands and 6.5% in Ukraine.

Top exports between countries

Solomon Islands
Export category Export value
Animal & marine products $10K
Ukraine
Export category Export value

Balance of trade

Solomon Islands Ukraine
Current account balance
-$66.2M
2024
-$15.1B
2024
Current account balance ranking
87/190
2024
179/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-4.18%
2024
-7.94%
2024
Goods imports
$609M
2024
$72.3B
2024
Goods exports
$510M
2024
$39.3B
2024
Service imports
$248M
2024
$22.9B
2024
Service exports
$133M
2024
$17.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
70.8%
2024
48.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
40.6%
2024
29.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Solomon Islands Ukraine
Economic freedom 53.7 54.1
Economic freedom ranking 137/197 135/197
Property rights 55.8 21.6
Government integrity 42.7 35
Judicial effectiveness 59.1 28.2
Tax burden 71.3 83.7
Government spending 54.6 0
Fiscal health 83.3 3.9
Business freedom 52.3 57.4
Labor freedom 60.4 46.9
Monetary freedom 76.5 65.7
Trade freedom 43.6 73
Investment freedom 15 35
Financial freedom 30 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Solomon Islands
Ukraine
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Solomon Islands Ukraine
2026 53.7 -
2025 56.3 -
2024 55 -
2023 56.9 -
2022 56.5 54.1
2021 56.5 56.2
2020 52.9 54.9
2019 54.6 52.3
2018 57.5 51.9
2017 55 48.1
2016 47 46.8
2015 47 46.9
2014 46.2 49.3
2013 45 46.3
2012 46.2 46.1
2011 45.9 45.8
2010 42.9 46.4
2009 46 48.8
2008 - 51
2007 - 51.5
2006 - 54.4
2005 - 55.8
2004 - 53.7
2003 - 51.1
2002 - 48.2
2001 - 48.5
2000 - 47.8
1999 - 43.7
1998 - 40.4
1997 - 43.5
1996 - 40.6
1995 - 39.9

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for the Solomon Islands is 53.7, ranking 137/197, compared to 54.1 for Ukraine, ranking 135/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Solomon Islands Ukraine
Services, % of GDP
46.9%
2024
60.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
23.4%
2024
19%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
29.7%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$1.57B
2024
$184B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$2,680
2024
$18,560
2024
Total reserves including gold
$688M
2023
$43.8B
2024
Total reserves ranking
149/177
2023
46/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$19.9M
2024
-$3.71B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$33M
2024
$4.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$52.9M
2024
$305M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
1.64%
2024
5.42%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
12.7%
2012
23.2%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
19.5%
2024
18.6%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1967–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)
  8. TradeMap (2018, retrieved 2026-02-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.