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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 25.3% | — |
| 1995 | 25.0% | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 23.9% | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 21.5% | -10.3% |
| 1998 | 18.0% | -16.4% |
| 1999 | 18.6% | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 19.1% | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 20.1% | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 20.7% | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 21.8% | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 21.7% | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 19.7% | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 18.7% | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 16.5% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 10.7% | -35.4% |
| 2010 | 8.2% | -23.5% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 8.1% | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 7.7% | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 6.9% | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 6.4% | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | -23.6% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 4.0% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 4.3% | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | +11.5% |
| 2024 | 5.2% | +8.6% |
| 2025 | 4.9% | -5.6% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 4.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 43% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 4.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 70% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
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
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 395,277 BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.8 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.22 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -40.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0017 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.84 % change on previous year (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.