Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate was -51.02 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 2001–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa is -51.02 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 57.1% on the previous year and down 631.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 235.57 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -51.88 % change on previous year, in 2016.
American Samoa ranks 208th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.9929 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 17.12 % change on previous year | +1624.1% |
| 2003 | 38.29 % change on previous year | +123.7% |
| 2004 | 69.77 % change on previous year | +82.2% |
| 2005 | -33.83 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 2006 | 101.21 % change on previous year | -399.1% |
| 2007 | -39.58 % change on previous year | -139.1% |
| 2008 | -36.4 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 2010 | 38.87 % change on previous year | +184.9% |
| 2011 | -11.52 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 2012 | -23.82 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 2013 | 17.1 % change on previous year | -171.8% |
| 2014 | 9.6 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2015 | 235.57 % change on previous year | +2354.6% |
| 2016 | -51.88 % change on previous year | -122.0% |
| 2017 | -8.56 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 2018 | 51.97 % change on previous year | -707.0% |
| 2019 | -38.62 % change on previous year | -174.3% |
| 2020 | 69.82 % change on previous year | -280.8% |
| 2021 | -24.2 % change on previous year | -134.7% |
| 2022 | -42.16 % change on previous year | +74.2% |
| 2023 | -32.48 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2024 | -51.02 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's -51.02 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.3755 % change on previous year, 135.9× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's -51.02 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.662 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +2354.6% | 9.6 % change on previous year | 235.57 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1624.1% | 0.9929 % change on previous year | 17.12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.58 % change on previous year | -39.58 % change on previous year | 101.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 21.87 % change on previous year | -51.88 % change on previous year | 235.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -16.01 % change on previous year | -51.02 % change on previous year | 69.82 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 205 Kiribati -47.5 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Mauritius -48.53 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Djibouti -48.75 % change on previous year compare
- 209 Sao Tome and Principe -64.59 % change on previous year compare
- 210 Cape Verde -76.8 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for American Samoa
- GNI (current US$), per capita 4,851 current US$ per person (1985)
- GNI 189.70 million current US$ (1985)
- GNI 189.70 million current LCU (1985)
- GNI per capita 4,851 current LCU (1985)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7773 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2024)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 13,709 constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 4,851 current LCU per person (1985)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 662.73 million constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 6.45 % change on previous year (1985)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in American Samoa was -51.02 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 235.57 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.88 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does American Samoa rank for imports by region of origin, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 208th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 631.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports by region of origin, 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 Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.