Annual growth of GDP per capita in American Samoa
American Samoa: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 3.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in American Samoa, 2003–2022
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2022, annual growth of gdp per capita in American Samoa stood at 3.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,106.3% on the previous year and up 199.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in American Samoa peaked at 5.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -5.8%, in 2017.
That places American Samoa 61st 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -0.8% | -3.7% | 2.3% | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | -5.8% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
More economy & growth data for American Samoa
- Imports of goods and services -12.6% (2022)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 662.73 million constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- External balance on goods and services -268.00 million current LCU (2022)
- External balance on goods and services -268.00 million current US$ (2022)
- Imports of goods and services 77.7% (2022)
- GDP 871.00 million current LCU (2022)
- Imports of goods and services 677.00 million current LCU (2022)
- GDP per capita 13,709 constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- Imports of goods and services 677.00 million current US$ (2022)
- External balance on goods and services -30.8% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in American Samoa?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in American Samoa was 3.6% in 2022, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.8% in 2017.
- How does American Samoa rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- American Samoa ranks 61st out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.