Samoa GDP (2026)
LiveSamoaโs 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 GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Samoa's GDP in 2026 is $1.38B.
It ranks #201 among 218 countries.
Samoa contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $6,455 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.20% in 2026.
Samoa GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 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)
i| 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
Samoaโs 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.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $1,376,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Samoa's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.20%.
GDP per capita in Samoa is approximately $6,455 in 2026.
Samoa ranks #201 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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