Direct disaster economic loss in Samoa
Samoa: Direct disaster economic loss was 2.24 million current united states dollars in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct disaster economic loss in Samoa, 2005–2023
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
In 2023, direct disaster economic loss in Samoa stood at 2.24 million current united states dollars.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Samoa peaked at 27.24 million current united states dollars in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 current united states dollars, in 2005.
Samoa ranks 78th of 126 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.81 million current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 27.24 million current united states dollars | 4 |
| 2010s | 0 current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.12 million current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 2.24 million current united states dollars | 2 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 75 Solomon Islands 3.13 million current united states dollars compare
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- 77 Vietnam 2.27 million current united states dollars compare
- 79 Palau 2.18 million current united states dollars compare
- 80 Armenia 2.17 million current united states dollars compare
- 81 Jamaica 2.12 million current united states dollars compare
More economy & growth data for Samoa
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -15.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,056 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 4.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.11 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,056 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2.78 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 756.10 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 271.64 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 533.78 million current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Samoa?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Samoa was 2.24 million current united states dollars in 2023, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 27.24 million current united states dollars in 2009.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current united states dollars in 2005.
- How does Samoa rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Samoa ranks 78th out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars)