Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Samoa
Samoa: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Samoa, 1994–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Samoa is 4.9%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Samoa peaked at 25.3% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2020.
Samoa ranks 158th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.0% | 18.0% | 25.3% | 6 |
| 2000s | 18.6% | 10.7% | 21.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 4.5% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
More economy & growth data for Samoa
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -15.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,056 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.11 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,056 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2.78 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 756.10 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 271.64 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 533.78 million current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 191.77 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Samoa?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Samoa was 4.9% in 2025, 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 25.3% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2020.
- How does Samoa rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Samoa ranks 158th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.