Bank Borrowers Statistics in Solomon Islands (2026)
In 2023, commercial bank borrowers in the Solomon Islands stood at 42.5 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 41.4 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 42.5 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Solomon Islands ranks #10 of 11 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #82 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 42.5 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in the Solomon Islands as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +2.5% (2023)
- Up from 41.4 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 42.5 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2012–2023
- +9.5% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 15.7 per 1,000 adults in 2012 to 42.5 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2012)
- 15.7 per 1,000 adults (2012)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 15.7 per 1,000 adults in 2012 to 42.5 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2019)
- 94.7 per 1,000 adults (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 42.5 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #10 of 11 (2023)
- The Solomon Islands ranks 10 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #82 of 101 (2023)
- The Solomon Islands ranks 82 of 101 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 309 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The Solomon Islands (42.5 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 309 per 1,000 adults across the 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 50.3 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.8%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 40.1 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in the Solomon Islands (2024)
- 29% (2024)
- 29% of the population in the Solomon Islands used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 819,198 (2024)
- The Solomon Islands had a population of 819,198 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2012–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.5 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 41.4 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | 42 | −50.7% |
| 2020 | 85.2 | −10.1% |
| 2019 | 94.7 | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 84.1 | +219.8% |
| 2017 | 26.3 | −7.9% |
| 2016 | 28.6 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 26.5 | −31.8% |
| 2014 | 38.8 | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 35.2 | +123.8% |
| 2012 | 15.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in the Solomon Islands?
Commercial bank borrowers in the Solomon Islands stood at 42.5 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does the Solomon Islands compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
The Solomon Islands ranks 10 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 42.5 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 309 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does the Solomon Islands rank globally on bank borrowers?
The Solomon Islands ranks 82 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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