Trade as a share of GDP in American Samoa
American Samoa: Trade as a share of GDP was 124.7% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Trade as a share of GDP in American Samoa, 2002–2022
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
In 2022, trade as a share of gdp in American Samoa stood at 124.7%. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and down 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade as a share of gdp in American Samoa peaked at 249.8% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 124.7%, in 2022.
American Samoa ranks 43rd of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Trade as a share of GDP in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 210.9% | — |
| 2003 | 207.4% | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 202.4% | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 223.2% | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 229.8% | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 218.1% | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 249.8% | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 161.3% | -35.4% |
| 2010 | 157.9% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 157.5% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 176.4% | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 173.8% | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 174.8% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 162.4% | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 159.2% | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 161.4% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 171.8% | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 156.6% | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 154.4% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 136.8% | -11.4% |
| 2022 | 124.7% | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 212.9% | 161.3% | 249.8% | 8 |
| 2010s | 165.2% | 156.6% | 176.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 138.6% | 124.7% | 154.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
More economy & growth data for American Samoa
- GNI 189.70 million current LCU (1985)
- GDP per capita 13,709 constant 2015 US$ (2022)
- GDP per capita growth 3.6% (2022)
- GDP per capita 13,342 constant LCU (2022)
- GNI 189.70 million current US$ (1985)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 13,709 (2022)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 13,709 (2022)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 662.73 million (2022)
- GDP per capita 18,018 current LCU (2022)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade as a share of gdp in American Samoa?
- Trade as a share of gdp in American Samoa was 124.7% in 2022, 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 trade as a share of gdp recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 249.8% in 2008.
- What is the lowest trade as a share of gdp recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.7% in 2022.
- How does American Samoa rank for trade as a share of gdp?
- American Samoa ranks 43rd out of 191 countries with data for 2022.
- Is trade as a share of gdp rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this American 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 Trade as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Trade in goods and services as a share of GDP, shown as a percentage.