GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in American Samoa
American Samoa: GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) was 1.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
GDP growth in American Samoa, 2003–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 1.7% for gdp growth in 2022.
The figure is up 321.7% on the previous year and up 140.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in American Samoa peaked at 4.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -7.0%, in 2017.
That places American Samoa 154th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.4% | -57.6% |
| 2005 | -0.4% | -199.6% |
| 2006 | -4.1% | +904.1% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | -145.2% |
| 2008 | -2.7% | -243.5% |
| 2009 | -4.2% | +56.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | -107.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | -4.3% | — |
| 2013 | -2.5% | -42.3% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -170.5% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | +78.7% |
| 2016 | -1.7% | -153.3% |
| 2017 | -7.0% | +316.1% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | -138.2% |
| 2019 | -0.5% | -118.3% |
| 2020 | 4.4% | -1004.4% |
| 2021 | -0.8% | -117.7% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | -321.7% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 1.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.3%, 76% of the median. (83 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 1.7% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.8%, 45% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 7 |
| 2010s | -0.8% | -7.0% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | -0.8% | 4.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
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)
- Population growth rate -0.468 (2100)
- Population density 161.58 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,518 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.468 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate -0.5341 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp growth in American Samoa?
- Gdp growth in American Samoa was 1.7% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.0% in 2017.
- How does American Samoa rank for gdp growth?
- American Samoa ranks 154th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release