Samoa Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Samoa's debt service was 7.07% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 21.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Samoa's debt service stood at 7.07% in 2025, a decline of +1.96% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.07% by 2025. Samoa ranked 84th globally.
Samoa's debt service has demonstrated a significant fluctuation over the past four and a half decades. The country's all-time peak of 32.31 in 1986 indicates a substantial burden on its economy during that period, while the trough of 3.70 in 2007 suggests a considerable improvement in debt management. Despite a recent increase, Samoa's debt service remains relatively low, ranking 84th globally as of 2025 with a value of 7.07. This can be contrasted with Sierra Leone's slightly higher debt service of 7.18, a country that has faced similar economic challenges in the region. The country's ability to manage its debt effectively in 2007, despite facing global economic headwinds, suggests a capacity for prudent financial management. However, the recent uptick in debt service may signal a shift in economic circumstances that could impact the trajectory of Samoa's debt management in the years to come, potentially necessitating adjustments to fiscal policy to maintain stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.69% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.38% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.07% | −1.96% | #84 |
| 2024 | 9.03% | −1.32% | #31 |
| 2023 | 10.35% | −10.16% | #43 |
| 2022 | 20.51% | +4.17% | #90 |
| 2021 | 16.34% | −3.16% | #70 |
| 2020 | 19.50% | +8.99% | #71 |
| 2019 | 10.51% | −1.20% | #56 |
| 2018 | 11.71% | +0.75% | #58 |
| 2017 | 10.96% | +0.64% | #56 |
| 2016 | 10.32% | +0.53% | #48 |
| 2015 | 9.79% | +1.48% | #55 |
| 2014 | 8.31% | +2.05% | #54 |
| 2013 | 6.26% | +0.43% | #52 |
| 2012 | 5.82% | +0.27% | #44 |
| 2011 | 5.55% | +0.52% | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's debt service was 7.07% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 21.7% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's debt service peaked at 32.31% in 1986.
The lowest debt service in Samoa was 3.70% in 2007.
Samoa ranks 84th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's debt service is projected to reach 7.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Samoa in 2025 was 7.07%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_debt-service,
title = {Samoa Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}