Cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Cocoa bean production was 4,200 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,200 tonnes
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
28th
of 62 countries
All-time high
6,495 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
12 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands is 4,200 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands peaked at 6,495 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Solomon Islands 28th out of 62 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 24 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1963 | 40 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1964 | 64 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1965 | 80 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 97 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1967 | 62 tonnes | -36.1% |
| 1968 | 107 tonnes | +72.6% |
| 1969 | 97 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1970 | 131 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 1971 | 119 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1972 | 64 tonnes | -46.2% |
| 1973 | 85 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1974 | 109 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 1975 | 197 tonnes | +80.7% |
| 1976 | 114 tonnes | -42.1% |
| 1977 | 166 tonnes | +45.6% |
| 1978 | 235 tonnes | +41.6% |
| 1979 | 309 tonnes | +31.5% |
| 1980 | 346 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 592 tonnes | +71.1% |
| 1982 | 668 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1983 | 1,169 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1984 | 1,709 tonnes | +46.2% |
| 1985 | 1,723 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 1,889 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 2,681 tonnes | +41.9% |
| 1988 | 2,651 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 3,299 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 1990 | 3,895 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1991 | 4,615 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 4,159 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 3,297 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1994 | 3,337 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 2,482 tonnes | -25.6% |
| 1996 | 2,464 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 3,907 tonnes | +58.6% |
| 1998 | 3,454 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 2,395 tonnes | -30.7% |
| 2000 | 2,316 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 2,038 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 2,907 tonnes | +42.6% |
| 2003 | 4,587 tonnes | +57.8% |
| 2004 | 4,181 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 4,928 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 3,835 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2007 | 4,342 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 4,326 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 4,553 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 5,376 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 6,495 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 4,600 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2013 | 4,700 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 4,906 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 4,688 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 4,500 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 4,600 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 4,700 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 4,200 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 4,500 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 5,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 4,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 4,200 tonnes | +5.0% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 4,200 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,159 tonnes, 35% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 4,200 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 482.72 tonnes, 8.7× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 64.78 tonnes | 12 tonnes | 107 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 152.9 tonnes | 64 tonnes | 309 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,673 tonnes | 346 tonnes | 3,299 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,400 tonnes | 2,395 tonnes | 4,615 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,801 tonnes | 2,038 tonnes | 4,928 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,877 tonnes | 4,200 tonnes | 6,495 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,340 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More reference data data for Solomon Islands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0077 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0154 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0154 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0259 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0427 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0894 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0009 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands?
- Cocoa bean production in Solomon Islands was 4,200 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cocoa bean production recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6,495 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest cocoa bean production recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for cocoa bean production?
- Solomon Islands ranks 28th out of 62 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cocoa bean production rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cocoa bean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cocoa bean production is measured in tonnes.