GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 16.13 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in American Samoa, 2003–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in American Samoa is 16.13 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 301.1% on the previous year and up 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 20.54 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -15.11 % change on previous year, in 2010.
American Samoa ranks 28th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 2005 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2006 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -462.2% |
| 2008 | 8.11 % change on previous year | +59.9% |
| 2009 | 20.54 % change on previous year | +153.3% |
| 2010 | -15.11 % change on previous year | -173.6% |
| 2011 | -0.5236 % change on previous year | -96.5% |
| 2012 | 12.28 % change on previous year | -2445.6% |
| 2013 | -0.3125 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7837 % change on previous year | -350.8% |
| 2015 | 4.67 % change on previous year | +495.3% |
| 2016 | -0.2972 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2017 | -8.79 % change on previous year | +2858.8% |
| 2018 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -150.2% |
| 2019 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2020 | 11.44 % change on previous year | +813.6% |
| 2021 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2022 | 16.13 % change on previous year | +301.1% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 16.13 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.96 % change on previous year, 2.7× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 16.13 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.63 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in American Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -2858.8% | -0.2972 % change on previous year | -8.79 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +2445.6% | -0.5236 % change on previous year | 12.28 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.29 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | 20.54 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -0.1643 % change on previous year | -15.11 % change on previous year | 12.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.53 % change on previous year | 4.02 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 25 Laos 18.76 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Nigeria 18.37 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Niger 16.96 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Yemen 15.72 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Ukraine 15.55 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Tajikistan 15.53 % change on previous year compare
More population data for American Samoa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -4.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1972 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 161.58 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,518 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -2.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in American Samoa was 16.13 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 20.54 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.11 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does American Samoa rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 28th out of 211 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.