Net portfolio investment in Samoa
Samoa: Net portfolio investment was 6.25 million usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Samoa, 2004–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2023, net portfolio investment in Samoa stood at 6.25 million usd.
The figure is down 53.8% on the previous year and up 263.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Samoa peaked at 17.46 million usd in 2019 and was at its lowest, -10.80 million usd, in 2018.
Samoa ranks 104th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 574,438 usd | -1.07 million usd | 2.85 million usd | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.67 million usd | -10.80 million usd | 17.46 million usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.40 million usd | 3.37 million usd | 13.54 million usd | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 101 Moldova 9.38 million usd compare
- 102 Sao Tome and Principe 8.14 million usd compare
- 103 French Polynesia 7.32 million usd compare
- 105 Micronesia (country) 6.22 million usd compare
- 106 Sudan 4.84 million usd compare
- 107 Solomon Islands 4.51 million usd compare
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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 4.9% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Samoa?
- Net portfolio investment in Samoa was 6.25 million usd in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.46 million usd in 2019.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.80 million usd in 2018.
- How does Samoa rank for net portfolio investment?
- Samoa ranks 104th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 263.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars)