Annual GDP growth in American Samoa

American Samoa: Annual GDP growth was 1.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.7%
Change on year
up 321.7%
World rank
138th
of 196 countries
All-time high
4.4%
in 2020
All-time low
-7.0%
in 2017
Years of data
20
2003–2022

Annual GDP growth in American Samoa, 2003–2022

-7.5-5-2.502.552003201220222003: 0.9662004: 0.412005: -0.4082006: -4.12007: 1.92008: -2.72009: -4.22010: 0.32011: 02012: -4.32013: -2.52014: 1.82015: 3.12016: -1.72017: -72018: 2.72019: -0.4882020: 4.42021: -0.7822022: 1.7

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in American Samoa is 1.7%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 321.7% on the previous year and up 140.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in American Samoa peaked at 4.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -7.0%, in 2017.

That places American Samoa 138th out of 196 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.

Annual GDP growth in American Samoa, year by year

Annual values for Annual GDP growth (%) in American Samoa, 2003 to 2022.
Year Value 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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in American Samoa?
Annual gdp growth in American Samoa was 1.7% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in American Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2020.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in American Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was -7.0% in 2017.
How does American Samoa rank for annual gdp growth?
American Samoa ranks 138th out of 196 countries with data for 2022.
Is annual 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual GDP growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual GDP growth (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
252 places, 6,105 data points, 2000–2024
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