Samoa's GDP changed from approximately $127M in 1980 to $1B 24M in 2024, showing an overall 706.3% sharply increased during the period.
The lowest GDP was recorded in 1985 at $106M, and the highest in 2024 at $1B 24M.
Over the 44-year span, the GDP showed a overall increase with some decline trend, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%.
For comparison, the average annual growth rate of Tonga was 4.9%, and that of Fiji was 3.5%.
Overview of Samoa's GDP (1980–2024)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Samoa recorded a 706.3% sharply increased from 1980 to 2024.
The average GDP during this period was $456M 733K, and the median was $289M.
GDP fluctuated within a range of $918M, with a standard deviation of $309M 890K.
The average annual change was $22M 720K.
Highest and Lowest GDP Records
- Lowest GDP: 1985, $106M
- Highest GDP: 2024, $1B 24M
- Most Recent GDP: 2024, $1B 24M
Notable Annual GDP Changes
- 2008: Significant increase in GDP
- 2009: Noticeable drop in GDP
Overall pattern: overall increase with some decline
Global Economic Events and Samoa's GDP
COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Period: From 2019 to 2020
- GDP Change: $913M → $869M
- Outcome: declined
2008 Global Financial Crisis
- Period: From 2007 to 2009
- GDP Change: $568M → $618M
- Outcome: increased
2001 Dot-com Bubble Burst
- Period: From 2000 to 2001
- GDP Change: $271M → $273M
- Outcome: remained stable
1998 Asian Financial Crisis
- Period: From 1997 to 1998
- GDP Change: $280M → $286M
- Outcome: increased
Key Economic Indicators of Samoa (1980–2024)
year | GDP Growth | Nominal GDP | PPP GDP | GDP per Capita | PPP per Capita | Savings | Population | Current Account | Fiscal Balance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1980 | -6.123 % | $ 127M | $ 195M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -12.622 % | 0 % |
1981 | -9.056 % | $ 119M | $ 194M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -13.889 % | 0 % |
1982 | -1.014 % | $ 122M | $ 204M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -7.672 % | 0 % |
1983 | 0.485 % | $ 113M | $ 213M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 1.099 % | 0 % |
1984 | 1.98 % | $ 111M | $ 225M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -2.394 % | 0 % |
1985 | 5.826 % | $ 106M | $ 245M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 1.788 % | 0 % |
1986 | 4.79 % | $ 112M | $ 262M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 8.666 % | 0 % |
1987 | 0.509 % | $ 124M | $ 270M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 8.982 % | 0 % |
1988 | 2.871 % | $ 138M | $ 288M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 9.768 % | 0 % |
1989 | 5.819 % | $ 141M | $ 316M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 10.123 % | 0 % |
1990 | -6.444 % | $ 182M | $ 307M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 7.143 % | 0 % |
1991 | -2.443 % | $ 176M | $ 310M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -17.417 % | 0 % |
1992 | 4.135 % | $ 193M | $ 330M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -13.173 % | 0 % |
1993 | 1.683 % | $ 198M | $ 343M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -17.565 % | 0 % |
1994 | 6.39 % | $ 158M | $ 373M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 2.409 % | 0 % |
1995 | 6.556 % | $ 242M | $ 406M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 4.013 % | 0 % |
1996 | 7.274 % | $ 258M | $ 443M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | 4.383 % | 0 % |
1997 | 0.803 % | $ 280M | $ 454M | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 % | 0 person | -3.139 % | 0 % |
1998 | 1.1 % | $ 286M | $ 465M | $ 1,655.95 | $ 2,687.82 | 0 % | 173,000 people | 0.901 % | 0 % |
1999 | -0.636 % | $ 262M | $ 468M | $ 1,509.12 | $ 2,696.54 | 0 % | 174,000 people | -8.217 % | 0 % |