Samoa FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Samoa's fdi outflows was 0.06% in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 66.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Samoa's fdi outflows stood at 0.06% in 2025, a decline of +0.12% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.06% by 2025. Samoa ranked 127th globally.
Samoa's foreign direct investment outflows have exhibited a moderate yet volatile trend over the past three decades. Starting from a negligible 0.00 in 1977, the country's FDI outflows experienced a significant increase, reaching a peak of 1.82 in 2016, a year when several Pacific island nations experienced economic growth driven by tourism and remittances. However, the subsequent decline into a trough of -1.51 in 2003, a period marked by regional economic challenges, highlights the country's susceptibility to external economic shocks. As of 2025, Samoa's FDI outflows have stagnated at 0.06, ranking the country alongside Oman and at par with Nauru globally. This stagnation may be attributed to various factors, including a relatively small economy and limited investment opportunities. A potential shift in the global economic landscape, particularly if tourism and remittances continue to play a significant role in the country's economy, could influence the trajectory of Samoa's FDI outflows, with a possible increase in investment driven by growing economic stability and business confidence.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.06% | −0.12% | #127 |
| 2024 | 0.17% | +0.17% | #58 |
| 2023 | 0.00% | +0.01% | #30 |
| 2022 | -0.01% | −0.09% | #30 |
| 2021 | 0.08% | −0.09% | #54 |
| 2020 | 0.18% | −0.30% | #75 |
| 2019 | 0.47% | +0.47% | #94 |
| 2018 | 0.00% | −0.01% | #46 |
| 2017 | 0.01% | −1.81% | #34 |
| 2016 | 1.82% | +1.37% | #134 |
| 2015 | 0.45% | −0.09% | #84 |
| 2014 | 0.54% | +0.53% | #86 |
| 2013 | 0.01% | −1.45% | #33 |
| 2012 | 1.47% | +1.39% | #119 |
| 2011 | 0.08% | −0.08% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's fdi outflows was 0.06% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 66.5% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's fdi outflows peaked at 1.82% in 2016.
The lowest fdi outflows in Samoa was -1.51% in 2003.
Samoa ranks 127th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Samoa in 2025 was 0.06%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_fdi-outflows,
title = {Samoa FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}