Samoa GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Samoa's gdp per capita ppp was $8,257 in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Samoa's gdp per capita ppp stood at $8,257 in 2025, a decline of +$480 from 2024. The IMF projects $8,257 by 2025. Samoa ranked 138th globally.
Samoa's GDP per Capita PPP has exhibited a notable increase over the past three and a half decades, rising from a trough of 2,148.28 in 1990 to a peak of 8,736.82 in 2024. The country's economic growth has been characterized by a steady ascent, with the latest available figure standing at 8,257.26 in 2025. This places Samoa above Ghana, with a GDP per Capita PPP of 8,410.29, and below Cambodia, with a GDP per Capita PPP of 8,707.07. The substantial growth in Samoa's economy since the 1990s is attributed to various factors, including its strategic location in the Pacific and the country's efforts to diversify its economy. However, the trajectory of Samoa's economic growth may be influenced by its vulnerability to external shocks, such as fluctuations in global commodity prices and natural disasters. A significant investment in human capital and infrastructure could potentially alter the trajectory of Samoa's economic growth, allowing the country to sustain its upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $9,835 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $9,525 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $9,233 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $8,946 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $8,626 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $8,257 | - | - |
| 2025 | $8,257 | −$480 | #138 |
| 2024 | $8,737 | +$1,294 | #141 |
| 2023 | $8,195 | +$1,904 | #144 |
| 2022 | $6,909 | +$1,096 | #149 |
| 2021 | $6,350 | +$425 | #149 |
| 2020 | $6,451 | +$521 | #145 |
| 2019 | $6,638 | +$909 | #143 |
| 2018 | $6,318 | +$590 | #144 |
| 2017 | $6,280 | +$683 | #143 |
| 2016 | $6,141 | +$962 | #142 |
| 2015 | $5,682 | +$699 | #143 |
| 2014 | $5,468 | +$574 | #144 |
| 2013 | $5,387 | +$539 | #142 |
| 2012 | $5,339 | +$352 | #142 |
| 2011 | $5,494 | +$751 | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's gdp per capita ppp was $8,257 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $8,737 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Samoa was $2,148 in 1990.
Samoa ranks 138th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $8,257 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Samoa in 2025 was $8,257. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Samoa GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}