🇼🇸 Samoa
Population: 219,306 in 2025 for Samoa (Oceania), position 180 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Samoa: $5,873 /inh. (2025), ranking 131 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Samoa, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186), Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) (11/205).
Weaknesses – Samoa, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Unmet need for contraception (149/150), Obesity among adult women (194/196), Diabetes prevalence (204/207).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Samoa has $5,873 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Samoa has 5 %, close to the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Samoa has 2.2 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: Samoa has 4.2 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
Comparable countries
From closest to furthest. The proximity score (0 to 100) compares each country’s position across all the indicators they have in common: 100 = identical profiles.
- 1🇻🇺Vanuatu215 indicators compared43/100
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 63 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.2 % | 2025 | 75 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,539 /inh. | 2021 | 108 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $5,640 /inh. | 2025 | 126 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $5,873 /inh. | 2025 | 131 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $9,319 /inh. | 2025 | 143 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.3 % | 2021 | 148 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2B | 2025 | 189 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.3B | 2025 | 197 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.2 % | 2025 | 71 of 191 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.4 % | 2025 | 77 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 50.7 % | 2025 | 99 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 2.1 % | 2025 | 106 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 2.79 LCU/$ | 2025 | 134 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 6.2 % | 2025 | 162 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 44.5 % | 2025 | 65 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 26.9 % | 2025 | 69 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5 % | 2025 | 86 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 13 % | 2025 | 94 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 57.2 % | 2025 | 100 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 15.9 % | 2025 | 133 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 40.4 % | 2025 | 162 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 42.5 % | 2025 | 169 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 76.7 % | 2024 | 2 of 185 |
| Current account balance | 6.9 % | 2025 | 30 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 43 % | 2025 | 99 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 70.6 % | 2025 | 118 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 27.6 % | 2025 | 124 of 192 |
| Services exports | $328M | 2025 | 161 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $24M | 2025 | 198 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 22.4 % | 2025 | 11 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 11.3 % | 2023 | 21 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.2 % | 2025 | 171 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $2.2M | 2025 | 182 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $23.1M | 2020 | 184 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 23,900 arr. | 2020 | 193 of 202 |
Public finances 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 4.4 % | 2023 | 11 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 24 % | 2023 | 19 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 18.6 % | 2025 | 71 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 26.7 % | 2023 | 75 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 13.8 % | 2023 | 125 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 12.4 months | 2025 | 12 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 65.5 % | 2025 | 48 of 184 |
| External debt | 37.6 % | 2024 | 48 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $598.3M | 2025 | 156 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 72.1 % | 2025 | 26 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 30 % | 2025 | 37 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 30 % | 2025 | 42 of 178 |
| Household final consumption | 72.8 % | 2025 | 52 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9.1 % | 2025 | 78 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 4.9 % | 2025 | 158 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 10.2 % | 2025 | 186 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 79 per 100 | 2025 | 16 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 38.1 % | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 54 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 54 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 6.1 % | 2025 | 135 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 66.9 % | 2020 | 148 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 160 of 213 |
| Population | 219,306 inhab. | 2025 | 180 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 19.9 yrs | 2023 | 189 of 226 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 55.9 % | 2025 | 198 of 213 |
| Urban population | 17.5 % | 2025 | 211 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 3.8 children/woman | 2024 | 31 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 25 per 1,000 | 2024 | 50 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 13 per 100,000 | 2019 | 83 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.8 yrs | 2023 | 91 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 12.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 97 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 14.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 98 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 18.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 105 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 12.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 106 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70 yrs | 2024 | 124 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.59 % | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.8 yrs | 2024 | 137 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 141 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 73.8 yrs | 2024 | 145 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| New tuberculosis cases | 6 per 100,000 | 2024 | 38 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 13.4 % | 2023 | 43 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.4 % | 2024 | 70 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 3.4 % | 2024 | 70 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.1 % | 2024 | 83 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 6.8 % | 2023 | 89 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 0.2 % | 2024 | 110 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.06 per 1,000 | 2020 | 115 of 196 |
| Measles vaccination | 85 % | 2024 | 124 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.56 per 1,000 | 2021 | 134 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 1 per 1,000 | 2005 | 154 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 34.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 1 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 30.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 5 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 174.4 cm | 2014 | 57 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 162 cm | 2014 | 60 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among men | 32.3 % | 2024 | 101 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 23.1 % | 2024 | 107 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 13.8 % | 2024 | 115 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.9 L/person | 2024 | 131 of 202 |
| Adult obesity | 64.3 % | 2024 | 190 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 51.7 % | 2024 | 190 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 76.4 % | 2024 | 194 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 25.4 % | 2024 | 204 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 97.6 % | 2020 | 8 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 12 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.2 % | 2020 | 51 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.8 % | 2024 | 150 of 212 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.14 | 2003 | 158 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 171 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.01 | 2003 | 187 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 31.3 % | 2013 | 38 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 4.5 % | 2013 | 98 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.8 % | 2013 | 101 of 169 |
| Gini index | 38.7 | 2013 | 113 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 403 km | 2026 | 112 of 227 |
| Population density | 78.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 122 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 2,780 km² | 2024 | 169 of 212 |
| Total area | 2,840 km² | 2024 | 171 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -13.6 ° | 2026 | 200 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,880 mm | 2022 | 7 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 1,857 m | 2026 | 130 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 8.8 % | 2015 | 164 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 57.6 % | 2024 | 38 of 210 |
| Arable land | 4.1 % | 2024 | 145 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 17.8 % | 2024 | 155 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 7.9 % | 2025 | 163 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.34 | 2025 | 11 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.06 | 2025 | 34 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.92 | 2025 | 45 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.66 | 2025 | 54 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.2 | 2025 | 89 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.08 | 2025 | 101 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,990 | 2025 | 8 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 22 % | 2000 | 79 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 9.8 % | 2025 | 169 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 6.7 % | 2025 | 170 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 54.3 /100 | 2025 | 136 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 44.8 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 6.3 /100 | 2025 | 161 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2 pts | 2025 | 88 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 6.3 per 100,000 | 2018 | 135 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 101 per 100,000 | 2023 | 129 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 43.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 137 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 38.9 % | 2020 | 149 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 88.9 % | 2020 | 150 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 15.8 % | 2020 | 162 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 7.1 % | 2022 | 21 of 64 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $302 | 2024 | 81 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 11.8 % | 2014 | 91 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.7 /10 | 2024 | 100 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $440 | 2024 | 106 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 20.2 % | 2023 | 158 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 7.4 % | 2020 | 39 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 8 yrs | 2025 | 154 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Samoa?
Samoa has about 219,306 inhabitants (2025), ranking 180 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Samoa?
GDP per capita is $5,873 /inh. (2025): Samoa ranks 131 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Samoa?
Annual inflation is 2.2 % (2025); Samoa ranks 71 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Samoa?
The unemployment rate is 5 % (2025); Samoa ranks 86 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Samoa stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Samoa has $5,873 /inh., below the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Samoa come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.