Samoa GDP (2026)

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Samoaโ€™s economy is sustained by tourism, agriculture, remittances, commerce, and public services, with strong economic connections to overseas Samoan communities. Coconut products, fish, taro, and other agricultural goods complement income generated through travel and hospitality. This page provides Samoa GDP statistics, historical performance, and the economic outlook for 2026.

Samoa Live GDP
$843,363,385
GDP Added Today
$2,683,933
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.20%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’1.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$6,455
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$380
Global Rank (Nominal)
#201
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Samoa GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $1.38B
Lowest GDP $106.00M
Average Growth 2.25%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 15.20%
Weakest Growth -9.10%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Samoa 0.00%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.18%
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Key Findings

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Samoa's GDP in 2026 is $1.38B.

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It ranks #201 among 218 countries.

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Samoa contributes 0.00% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $6,455 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.20% in 2026.

Historical Data

Samoa GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $1,376,000,000 3.20% $6,455 0.00% #190
2025 $1,288,000,000 4.20% $6,075 0.00% #184
2024 $1,176,000,000 4.80% $5,581 0.00% #192
2023 $1,045,000,000 15.20% $5,008 0.00% #200
2022 $890,000,000 2.30% $4,303 0.00% #204
2021 $860,000,000 -5.10% $4,204 0.00% #203
2020 $869,000,000 -3.10% $4,303 0.00% #201
2019 $913,000,000 4.50% $4,558 0.00% #203
2018 $878,000,000 -0.60% $4,422 0.00% #204
2017 $885,000,000 1.40% $4,491 0.00% #203
2016 $844,000,000 8.00% $4,320 0.00% #203
2015 $824,000,000 3.90% $4,253 0.00% #203
2014 $797,000,000 0.70% $4,146 0.00% #203
2013 $798,000,000 0.10% $4,188 0.00% #201
2012 $773,000,000 -3.70% $4,093 0.00% #201
2011 $744,000,000 3.80% $3,974 0.00% #202
2010 $680,000,000 2.50% $3,659 0.00% #201
2009 $618,000,000 -0.50% $3,350 0.00% #202
2008 $684,000,000 3.60% $3,738 0.00% #198
2007 $568,000,000 0.50% $3,128 0.00% #199
2006 $516,000,000 2.10% $2,860 0.00% #198
2005 $486,000,000 6.60% $2,705 0.00% #198
2004 $418,000,000 3.10% $2,339 0.00% #199
2003 $342,000,000 5.20% $1,921 0.00% #201
2002 $289,000,000 5.70% $1,631 0.00% #201
2001 $273,000,000 7.40% $1,548 0.00% #196
2000 $271,000,000 5.10% $1,551 0.00% #194
1999 $262,000,000 -0.60% $1,509 0.00% #186
1998 $286,000,000 1.10% $1,656 0.00% #186
1997 $280,000,000 0.80% N/A 0.00% #185
1996 $258,000,000 7.30% N/A 0.00% #184
1995 $242,000,000 6.60% N/A 0.00% #182
1994 $158,000,000 6.40% N/A 0.00% #179
1993 $198,000,000 1.70% N/A 0.00% #176
1992 $193,000,000 4.10% N/A 0.00% #173
1991 $176,000,000 -2.40% N/A 0.00% #159
1990 $182,000,000 -6.40% N/A 0.00% #158
1989 $141,000,000 5.80% N/A 0.00% #153
1988 $138,000,000 2.90% N/A 0.00% #152
1987 $124,000,000 0.50% N/A 0.00% #152
1986 $112,000,000 4.80% N/A 0.00% #153
1985 $106,000,000 5.80% N/A 0.00% #150
1984 $111,000,000 2.00% N/A 0.00% #148
1983 $113,000,000 0.50% N/A 0.00% #146
1982 $122,000,000 -1.00% N/A 0.00% #146
1981 $119,000,000 -9.10% N/A 0.00% #144
1980 $127,000,000 -6.10% N/A 0.00% #143

Samoa GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $1,453,000,000 2.80% $6,777 0.00% #176
2028 $1,521,000,000 2.50% $7,055 0.00% #176
2029 $1,603,000,000 2.20% $7,391 0.00% #176
2030 $1,676,000,000 2.10% $7,676 0.00% #177
2031 $1,750,000,000 2.00% $7,966 0.00% #177

Samoa Economy Overview

Samoa's economy is shaped by remittances, tourism, agriculture, public services, and small-scale manufacturing. Financial transfers from Samoans overseas support household consumption and provide an important source of foreign exchange alongside international tourism. Agricultural activity includes taro, coconuts, bananas, cocoa, fisheries, and livestock. Food processing, construction, retail, transportation, telecommunications, and government services provide additional employment. Samoa's remote location and small domestic market increase import dependence, making international connectivity particularly important to economic activity.

Samoa GDP Outlook

Samoaโ€™s future growth will depend on tourism, remittances, agriculture, and public investment. Stronger visitor flows, food processing, renewable energy, fisheries, and digital connectivity could create new opportunities for diversification. Overseas communities will continue to support household income. Climate disasters, emigration, limited domestic scale, import dependence, and high transport costs remain significant constraints.