American Samoa GDP Per Capita (2026)
American Samoa has a small Pacific economy supported by tuna processing, government services, trade, construction, and local service activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how economic production compares with the territory’s relatively small population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore American Samoa’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$18,017
Est. in USD
World Rank
#89
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Oceania Rank
#9
Out of 20 economies
1. American Samoa GDP Per Capita in 2026
American Samoa’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across manufacturing, government activity, trade, and services. Tuna processing plays a particularly important role in the territory’s economic base. Adjusting total output for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare American Samoa with larger economies and territories.
2. American Samoa GDP Per Capita Growth (2026–2026)
3. American Samoa GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,017 | — |
4. American Samoa GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
N/A
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
N/A
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
N/A
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
N/A
(2006 to 2026)
American Samoa’s GDP per capita can be influenced by manufacturing output, government spending, trade, inflation, population changes, and external demand. Because the economy is small and concentrated in a limited number of sectors, changes in major employers can strongly affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed over time.
5. American Samoa GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
American Samoa
$18,017
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
American Samoa’s GDP per capita is approximately
6.8%
below the
Oceania average
and
28.4%
below the world average.
6. American Samoa GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Northern Mariana Islands | $23,786 |
| #7 | French Polynesia | $22,774 |
| #8 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #9 | American Samoa | $18,017 |
| #10 | Nauru | $16,053 |
| #11 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #12 | Tonga | $7,238 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in American Samoa
American Samoa GDP (Nominal)
$871.0 Million
(2026)
American Samoa GDP Per Capita
$18,017
(2026)
American Samoa’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the territory, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of manufacturing and public services, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer a broader economic perspective.
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8. American Samoa GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
American Samoa.
9. American Samoa GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
American Samoa GDP per capita is estimated at $18,017 in 2026.
It ranks #89 globally and #9 in Oceania.
It is approximately 6.8% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 28.4% below the world average.
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. American Samoa GDP Per Capita FAQs
American Samoa GDP per capita is estimated at $18,017 in 2026.
American Samoa ranks #89 globally and #9 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
The latest year-over-year change is currently unavailable.
GDP per capita data for 2015 is currently unavailable.
American Samoa GDP per capita is approximately 6.8% 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.