Includes historical data for Samoa’s Gross Domestic Product growth, debt-to-GDP ratio and more, as well as information on trade, banking and financial sector leadership.
Competitive Tax Rates And Skilled Workforce
Located halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean, the Independent State of Samoa’s economy thrives on agriculture, fishing, tourism, and substantial overseas remittances. Samoa boasts an English-speaking and educated workforce, competitive wages, low corporate and income taxes, and solid infrastructure. A peaceful and stable parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth and the World Trade Organization, Samoa welcomes foreign direct investment (FDI), permitting 100% ownership in most sectors.
Weaknesses, however, persist, including geographical remoteness impacting import-export costs, a lack of economic diversification, and vulnerability to natural disasters.
Macroeconomy & Sovereign Data
| Type of Government | Parliamentary republic |
|---|---|
| Capital | Apia |
| Sovereign Ratings |
S&P: Not rated Moody’s: Not rated Fitch: Not rated |
| Total Population | 212,000 |
| Median Age | 19.8 |
| Adult Per Capita Income (PPP) | 14,698.42 |
| Total GDP (2025) | USD 1.2 billion |
Samoa GDP & Economic Overview
Banking & Finance
Trade & Investment
| Total Exports | USD 41.8 million (2024) |
|---|---|
| Leading Exports |
Refined Petroleum Integrated Circuits Coconut Oil Fish Insulated Wire |
| Total Imports | USD 488.3 million (2024) |
| Leading Imports |
Refined Petroleum Poultry Cars Plastic Products Milk |
| Source: | IMF, CIA The World Factbook |
Samoa Leading Companies
| Samoa Commercial Bank (SBC) | Financials |
|---|---|
| Samoa Shipping Services (SSS) | Transportation Services |
| Samoa Airways | Transportation, Airlines |
| Vailima Corporation | Consumer Staples, Food Products |
| Yazaki Samoa | Industrials, Auto Components |
Major Trade Partners — Import
| Singapore | 23.2% |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 21.1% |
| China | 12.6% |
| Fiji | 9.56% |
| Australia | 8.57% |
Major Trade Partners — Export
| New Zealand | 20.92% |
|---|---|
| American Samoa | 19.71% |
| Australia | 12.95% |
| United States | 12.05% |
| Tokelau | 10.1% |
Data Sources:
UN World Population Prospects
World Inequality Report
S&P Global Ratings
Moody’s
Fitch Ratings
IMF Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS)
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
CIA The World Factbook
World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution
Forbes Global 2000