Samoa
WSMEast Asia & PacificUpper middle incomeCapital: ApiaEconomy
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65/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$1
2027▲ 4.9%
Population
218,019
2024▲ 0.6%
GDP per Capita
$6,523
2027▲ 4.3%
Life Expectancy
71.7 years
2023▲ 0.2%
Samoa in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Samoa· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Samoa
Samoa's GDP is $1.33B (2026), with a population of 218,019, and GDP per capita of $6,253. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 3.2%, inflation at 3.2%, government debt at 17.7% of GDP, life expectancy of 71.7 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
The economy of Samoa is projected to grow at a rate of 3.2% in 2026, with a GDP of $1.333 billion. The GDP per capita is estimated to be $6,252.63, reflecting a moderate level of economic development. Inflation is anticipated to be at 3.2%, indicating stable price levels. Trade is significant, with trade relative to GDP at 79.52% in 2024. Unemployment is projected to be 4.996% in 2025, suggesting a relatively stable labor market. Society in Samoa is characterized by a population of approximately 218,019 as of 2024. The life expectancy stands at 71.7 years, reflecting improvements in healthcare and living standards. The country is part of the East Asia & Pacific region and is classified as upper middle income.
▶Economy29 indicators · 2020–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary20 indicators · 2023–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 3.0% | 2027 | ▼ 6.3% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 18.3% | 2027 | ▲ 3.4% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -1.5% | 2027 | ▼ 1400.0% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -1.6% | 2027 | ▼ 6.7% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 2.2% | 2024 | ▼ 72.6% | WB |
| Real Interest Rate (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | ▼ 99.6% | WB |
| Lending Interest Rate (%) | 8.4% | 2024 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Deposit Interest Rate (%) | 1.6% | 2024 | ▼ 11.0% | WB |
| Government Revenue (% of GDP) | 30.7% | 2023 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Government Expenditure (% of GDP) | 26.7% | 2023 | ▼ 16.2% | WB |
| Tax Revenue (% of GDP) | 24.0% | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue) | 45.1% | 2023 | ▲ 17.4% | WB |
| Taxes on International Trade (% of revenue) | 8.2% | 2023 | ▲ 13.2% | WB |
| Taxes on Income, Profits & Capital Gains (% of rev) | 13.8% | 2023 | ▼ 7.0% | WB |
| Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets (% of GDP) | 4.6% | 2023 | ▲ 171.6% | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $507.7M | 2024 | ▲ 13.6% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 9.8 | 2024 | ▲ 11.1% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 2.75 | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 1.7 | 2024 | ▲ 5.9% | WB |
| Broad Money (% of GDP) | 54.6% | 2024 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 79.5% | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 30.7% | 2024 | ▲ 17.0% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 48.9% | 2024 | ▼ 10.6% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $360.5M | 2024 | ▲ 31.6% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $574.5M | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $42.0M | 2024 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $489.0M | 2024 | ▲ 4.5% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 38.8% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 426839.2% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $3.7M | 2024 | ▲ 56.1% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $282.3M | 2024 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 24.0% | 2024 | ▼ 5.3% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 76.7% | 2024 | ▲ 1235.2% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 5.6% | 2024 | ▲ 45.2% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $65.6M | 2024 | ▲ 63.4% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 37.6% | 2024 | ▼ 19.7% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $394.9M | 2024 | ▼ 8.7% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 3.2% | 2024 | ▼ 16.7% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $207.0M | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $55.8M | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 11.3% | 2023 | ▼ 23.1% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $117.2M | 2023 | ▼ 8.4% | WB |
▶Finance5 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit by Financial Sector (% of GDP) | 55.5% | 2024 | ▼ 10.1% | WB |
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 69.9% | 2024 | ▼ 5.7% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 10.7% | 2023 | ▼ 12.7% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 5.4% | 2023 | ▲ 7.8% | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 29.9% | 2023 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 18 | 2023 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 2.0% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 54.9% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 48.0% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 20.8% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 34 years | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 53.7% | 2023 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 218,019 | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 78 | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 2,840 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 2,780 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 17.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 38,160 | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 82.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 71.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 69.9 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 73.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 3.8 | 2023 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 25.4 | 2023 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 6.2 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Net Migration | -2,815 | 2025 | ▼ 2.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 38.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 55.7% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 5.9% | 2024 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 79.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 10.6% | 2024 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 69.1% | 2024 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 185.2 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 144.1 | 2023 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 57,776 | 2025 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 42.5% | 2025 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 30.7% | 2025 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 54.5% | 2025 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 5.0% | 2025 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 7.3% | 2025 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 3.7% | 2025 | ▲ 9.8% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 13.0% | 2025 | ▲ 2.4% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 26.9% | 2025 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 15.9% | 2025 | ▲ 3.5% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 57.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 43.8% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 41.6% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 55.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 21.6% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 2.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 36.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 40.4% | 2025 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 44.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 30.1% | 2022 | — | WB |
▶Education15 indicators · 2010–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 5.5% | 2024 | ▼ 10.7% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 11.7% | 2025 | ▼ 9.0% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 101.0% | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 87.4% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 14.6% | 2023 | ▼ 21.2% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 96.8% | 2024 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 626 | 2024 | ▼ 49.8% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 509 | 2024 | ▼ 29.3% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 1,558 | 2023 | ▲ 6.8% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 1,211 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 37.0% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 88.6 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 42.8% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 9.2% | 2016 | — | WB |
▶Health35 indicators · 2019–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment14 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 1.6 | 2024 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 0 | 2024 | ▲ 5.0% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 49.1% | 2021 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 35.9% | 2022 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 39.7% | 2023 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 12.6 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 57.6% | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 1,602 | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 3.9% | 2023 | ▼ 5.1% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 100.0% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 99.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 97.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WHO |
▶Agriculture7 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 17.6% | 2023 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 83 | 2022 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 84.1 | 2022 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 80.6 | 2022 | ▼ 4.7% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 10,361 | 2023 | ▲ 8.0% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 1 | 2023 | ▼ 73.0% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 3.6% | 2023 | ▼ 14.3% | WB |
▶Technology11 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 58.1% | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 62 | 2022 | ▲ 93.3% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 0.9 | 2022 | ▲ 10.9% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 605.5 | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 1 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 2 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 16 | 2022 | ▼ 31.8% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $12.7M | 2024 | ▲ 3096.6% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 8.8% | 2024 | ▲ 30.5% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $28.8M | 2024 | ▲ 41.1% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 19 | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Infrastructure5 indicators · 2020–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 42,120 | 2023 | ▲ 114.4% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 0 | 2023 | ▼ 16.7% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 41,200 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 50.9% | 2021 | ▼ 3.0% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender8 indicators · 2016–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 13.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 31.4% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 62.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 116.0% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 43.5 | 2023 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 114.98 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.10 | 2016 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.00 | 2021 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.73 | 2023 | ▲ 31.2% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.49 | 2023 | ▲ 60.0% | WB |
| Political Stability | 1.1 | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -0.27 | 2023 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 0.9 | 2023 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 1.02 | 2023 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 75.9% | 2023 | ▲ 8.8% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 68.9% | 2023 | ▲ 10.6% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 79.7% | 2023 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 90.5% | 2023 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.55 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.58 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.52 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 7.2 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 23,900 | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 18,500 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $23.1M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $1.8M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 19.8% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $60,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development5 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▼ 3.1% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 34.6% | 2022 | ▲ 13734.1% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 62.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 44.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WHO |
