The annual inflation rate in Solomon Islands rose to 2.6% in February 2026 from 0.6% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since October 2025. Inflation Rate in Solomon Islands averaged 2.89 percent from 2017 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 9.70 percent in November of 2022 and a record low of -3.20 percent in February of 2021. source: Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI)

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI	135.30	135.30	Index	Feb 2026
Core Inflation Rate	2.20	1.70	percent	Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities	149.40	148.80	points	Feb 2026
CPI Transportation	118.70	119.80	points	Feb 2026
Food Inflation	2.40	1.20	percent	Feb 2026
Inflation Rate	2.60	0.60	percent	Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM	0.00	5.20	percent	Feb 2026

Solomon Islands Inflation Rate

In Solomon Islands, the most important category in the Consumer Price Index is Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (34% of total weight). Transport accounts for 18%; Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels for 17%; Alcoholic, Beverages & Tobacco Narcotics for 12%; Communications for 6% and Furnish, Household Equipment & Routine Household Maintenance for 3%. Others include: Education (3%), Clothing & Footwear (3%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (2%), Restaurants & Hotels (1%), Recreation & Culture (1%) and Health (0.30%).