Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Samoa
Samoa: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) was 13.33 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Samoa, 2010–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Samoa is 13.33 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 975.0% on the previous year and up 2,440.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Samoa peaked at 410.66 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -81.4 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Samoa 62nd out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -54.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 201.66 % change on previous year | -470.2% |
| 2012 | 11.69 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2013 | -81.4 % change on previous year | -796.2% |
| 2014 | 410.66 % change on previous year | -604.5% |
| 2015 | -0.5698 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2016 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -399.0% |
| 2017 | -5.59 % change on previous year | -428.2% |
| 2018 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2019 | 5 % change on previous year | +75.4% |
| 2020 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -199.0% |
| 2021 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2022 | -3.15 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2023 | 20.36 % change on previous year | -747.2% |
| 2024 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2025 | 13.33 % change on previous year | +975.0% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 13.33 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.08 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 13.33 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.24 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49.15 % change on previous year | -81.4 % change on previous year | 410.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.12 % change on previous year | -4.95 % change on previous year | 20.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 59 Lithuania 13.98 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Congo 13.67 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Romania 13.46 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Lesotho 13.29 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Armenia 12.99 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Poland 12.75 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Samoa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6345 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 18.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0322 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 189.01 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 12.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0235 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 138.02 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0153 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Samoa?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Samoa was 13.33 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 410.66 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -81.4 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Samoa rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Samoa ranks 62nd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,440.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.