Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Samoa
Samoa: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was -2.89 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Samoa, 2010–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Samoa stood at -2.89 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 77.1% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Samoa peaked at 24.6 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -9.04 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Samoa 155th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 10.53 % change on previous year | +121.6% |
| 2012 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2013 | -9.04 % change on previous year | -212.9% |
| 2014 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -191.0% |
| 2015 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 2016 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 2017 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 2018 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -632.7% |
| 2019 | 10.45 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 2020 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -118.4% |
| 2021 | -7.49 % change on previous year | +290.2% |
| 2022 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 2023 | 24.6 % change on previous year | +1532.7% |
| 2024 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 2025 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.92 % change on previous year | -9.04 % change on previous year | 10.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.03 % change on previous year | -7.49 % change on previous year | 24.6 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 152 Dominican Republic -1.8 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Macau, China -2.58 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Panama -2.61 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Djibouti -2.9 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Kyrgyzstan -3.58 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Namibia -3.69 % 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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -0.3333 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7688 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 4,515 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2247 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,320 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 13.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2878 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Samoa?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Samoa was -2.89 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 24.6 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.04 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Samoa rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Samoa ranks 155th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.