Samoa 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$878.45 million
↓ 0.72% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$4,231.81
↓ 1.76% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
-0.61%
↓ 2.02pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.20%
↑ 2.45pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $884.84 million | $878.45 million | -0.72% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,307.59 | $4,231.81 | -1.76% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.41% | -0.61% | -2.02pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.75% | 4.20% | +2.45pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.40% | 8.64% | -0.76pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $878.45 million
- GDP per Capita
- $4,231.81
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -0.61%
- Gross National Income
- $849.32 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.20%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.10%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.64%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.77%
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)
- 2.69%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Samoa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $878.45 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Samoa for 2018 is $4,231.81. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Samoa for 2018 is 4.20%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Samoa's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is -0.61%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Samoa for 2018 is 8.64%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.