American Samoa GDP Deflator

American Samoa’s GDP deflator has risen sharply from 1.37 % in 2003 to 19.84 % in 2025, placing the territory nineteenth in the world rankings. The index reached its all‑time high of 25.78 % in 2009, a year that coincided with a global commodities boom, before plunging to a trough of –15.36 % in 2010 as the post‑crisis recession dampened demand for Samoan exports. Over the 21‑year span, the deflator’s trajectory shows a sustained upward bias, outpacing peers such as Sri Lanka (18.85 %) and closely matching Burundi (20.59 %). The recent acceleration reflects expanding domestic consumption and higher import prices for fuel and food, while limited industrial diversification keeps inflationary pressures exposed to external shocks. If fiscal discipline is maintained and supply‑side reforms boost local production, the upward momentum of the deflator may moderate, steering the economy toward a more stable price environment.