Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Samoa
Samoa: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was -2.62 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Samoa, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Samoa is -2.62 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 265.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Samoa peaked at 36.25 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -9.72 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Samoa ranks 176th of 192 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 of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -9.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 6.19 % change on previous year | -166.6% |
| 2005 | 21.68 % change on previous year | +250.0% |
| 2006 | 19.17 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2008 | -3.68 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2009 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -247.8% |
| 2010 | 6.69 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 2011 | 7.67 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2013 | -9.72 % change on previous year | -253.8% |
| 2014 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -181.3% |
| 2015 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2016 | 7.94 % change on previous year | -357.7% |
| 2017 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 2018 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -325.0% |
| 2019 | 9.02 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 2020 | -1.94 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2021 | -5.7 % change on previous year | +193.2% |
| 2022 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -226.0% |
| 2023 | 36.25 % change on previous year | +405.1% |
| 2024 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2025 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -265.3% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's -2.62 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.48 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
- Samoa's -2.62 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.03 % change on previous year. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.12 % change on previous year | -9.3 % change on previous year | 21.68 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.63 % change on previous year | -9.72 % change on previous year | 9.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.79 % change on previous year | -5.7 % change on previous year | 36.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 173 Belarus -1.56 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Kyrgyzstan -1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 175 American Samoa -2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Kuwait -3.16 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Greece -3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 179 San Marino -3.45 % 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 imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Samoa?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Samoa was -2.62 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 36.25 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.72 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Samoa rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Samoa ranks 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. 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 (current LCU), 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 of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.