Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Samoa
Samoa: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre was 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 39.2%
World rank
76th
of 180 countries
All-time high
160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
763.25 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1967
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Samoa, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Samoa stood at 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 39.2% on the previous year and up 253.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Samoa peaked at 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 763.25 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1967.
That places Samoa 76th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Samoa, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 2,007 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 1,261 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -37.1% |
| 1966 | 964.66 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -23.5% |
| 1967 | 763.25 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.9% |
| 1968 | 1,081 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +41.7% |
| 1969 | 1,820 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +68.3% |
| 1970 | 1,845 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 2,265 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 1972 | 1,600 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -29.4% |
| 1973 | 1,794 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 2,105 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 2,257 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 1,852 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -18.0% |
| 1977 | 3,225 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +74.2% |
| 1978 | 1,690 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -47.6% |
| 1979 | 1,703 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 978.8 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -42.5% |
| 1981 | 1,160 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1982 | 1,230 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 2,555 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +107.7% |
| 1984 | 3,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +46.0% |
| 1985 | 4,954 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 1986 | 8,391 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +69.4% |
| 1987 | 13,144 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +56.6% |
| 1988 | 17,384 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +32.3% |
| 1989 | 19,458 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 24,398 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +25.4% |
| 1991 | 23,960 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 20,370 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1993 | 17,917 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1994 | 17,951 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 19,545 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 21,486 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 22,688 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 21,704 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 24,099 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 22,494 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 20,012 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 22,083 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 29,650 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.3% |
| 2004 | 30,436 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 27,299 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 26,822 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 31,896 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 28,956 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 51,052 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +76.3% |
| 2010 | 61,145 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 45,237 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 45,354 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 45,559 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 35,927 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 39,662 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 31,402 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 44,481 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +41.6% |
| 2018 | 58,474 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +31.5% |
| 2019 | 63,757 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 99,660 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +56.3% |
| 2021 | 106,001 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 115,526 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +39.2% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 148,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 227,554 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 71% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,316 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 763.25 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 2,007 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 2,034 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,600 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 3,225 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,299 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 978.8 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 19,458 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,412 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 17,917 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 24,398 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,070 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 20,012 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 51,052 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,100 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 31,402 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 63,757 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,503 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 99,660 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 73 Bangladesh 168,177 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 74 Azerbaijan 166,350 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 75 Moldova 165,597 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 77 Sweden 149,441 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 78 El Salvador 148,609 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 79 Armenia 127,928 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 17.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Samoa?
- Total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Samoa was 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 160,824 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 763.25 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 1967.
- How does Samoa rank for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre?
- Samoa ranks 76th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.0%. 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 Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Total reserves International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.