Samoa GDP Per Capita (2026)
Samoa has a small Pacific economy supported by tourism, agriculture, fisheries, remittances, construction, trade, and public services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore Samoa’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,455
Est. in USD
World Rank
#114
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.3%
+$380
Oceania Rank
#9
Out of 14 countries
1. Samoa GDP Per Capita in 2026
Samoa’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, agriculture, services, fisheries, and trade. Remittances also play an important role in household consumption and broader economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure for comparing Samoa with economies of different sizes.
2. Samoa GDP Per Capita Growth (1998–2026)
3. Samoa GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,455 | +6.3% |
| 2025 | $6,075 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | $5,581 | +11.4% |
| 2023 | $5,008 | +16.4% |
| 2022 | $4,303 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $4,204 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | $4,303 | -5.6% |
| 2019 | $4,558 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,422 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | $4,491 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | $4,320 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $4,253 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | $4,146 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | $4,188 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | $4,093 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | $3,974 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | $3,659 | +9.2% |
| 2009 | $3,350 | -10.4% |
| 2008 | $3,738 | +19.5% |
| 2007 | $3,128 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | $2,860 | +5.7% |
| 2005 | $2,705 | +15.6% |
| 2004 | $2,339 | +21.8% |
| 2003 | $1,921 | +17.8% |
| 2002 | $1,631 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | $1,548 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | $1,551 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | $1,509 | -8.9% |
| 1998 | $1,656 | — |
4. Samoa GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+53.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+49.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+125.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Samoa’s GDP per capita can be influenced by tourism, remittances, agricultural conditions, inflation, natural disasters, investment, and population changes. Because the economy is small and externally connected, global travel and trade conditions can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different cycles.
5. Samoa GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Samoa
$6,455
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Samoa’s GDP per capita is approximately
66.6%
below the
Oceania average
and
74.4%
below the world average.
6. Samoa GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
| #8 | Tuvalu | $6,581 |
| #9 | Samoa | $6,455 |
| #10 | Micronesia | $5,514 |
| #11 | Vanuatu | $4,082 |
| #12 | Kiribati | $3,051 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Samoa
Samoa GDP (Nominal)
$1.4 Billion
(2026)
Samoa GDP Per Capita
$6,455
(2026)
Samoa’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary perspectives on national performance.
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8. Samoa GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $6,777 | +5.0% |
| 2028 | $7,055 | +4.1% |
| 2029 | $7,391 | +4.8% |
| 2030 | $7,676 | +3.9% |
Samoa GDP per capita is projected to reach $7,676 by 2030, representing a 18.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Samoa GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Samoa GDP per capita is estimated at $6,455 in 2026.
It ranks #114 globally and #9 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 6.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 53.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 49.4%.
It is approximately 66.6% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 74.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $7,676 by 2030, 18.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Samoa GDP Per Capita FAQs
Samoa GDP per capita is estimated at $6,455 in 2026.
Samoa ranks #114 globally and #9 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.3% compared with 2025.
Samoa GDP per capita was approximately $4,253 in 2015.
Samoa GDP per capita is approximately 66.6% below the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.