Samoa 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$884.84 million
↑ 4.85% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$4,307.59
↑ 3.87% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.41%
↓ 6.58pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.75%
↑ 0.45pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $843.92 million | $884.84 million | +4.85% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,147.07 | $4,307.59 | +3.87% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 7.98% | 1.41% | -6.58pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.30% | 1.75% | +0.45pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.06% | 9.40% | +0.34pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $884.84 million
- GDP per Capita
- $4,307.59
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.41%
- Gross National Income
- $858.93 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.75%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.30%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.40%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.43%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -1.07%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Samoa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $884.84 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Samoa for 2017 is $4,307.59. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Samoa for 2017 is 1.75%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Samoa's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 1.41%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Samoa for 2017 is 9.40%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.