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

Latest (2025)
4.9%
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
158th
of 202 countries
All-time high
25.3%
in 1994
All-time low
4.0%
in 2020
Years of data
32
1994–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Samoa, 1994–2025

5101520251994200920251994: 25.3 % of GDP1995: 25 % of GDP1996: 23.9 % of GDP1997: 21.5 % of GDP1998: 18 % of GDP1999: 18.6 % of GDP2000: 19.1 % of GDP2001: 20.1 % of GDP2002: 20.7 % of GDP2003: 21.8 % of GDP2004: 21.7 % of GDP2005: 19.7 % of GDP2006: 18.7 % of GDP2007: 16.9 % of GDP2008: 16.5 % of GDP2009: 10.7 % of GDP2010: 8.2 % of GDP2011: 7.6 % of GDP2012: 8.1 % of GDP2013: 7.7 % of GDP2014: 6.9 % of GDP2015: 6.4 % of GDP2016: 6.3 % of GDP2017: 6.2 % of GDP2018: 4.7 % of GDP2019: 4.5 % of GDP2020: 4 % of GDP2021: 5 % of GDP2022: 4.3 % of GDP2023: 4.8 % of GDP2024: 5.2 % of GDP2025: 4.9 % of GDP

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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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Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.