Samoa Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Samoa's government revenue was 31.81% in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 10.7% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Samoa's government revenue stood at 31.81% in 2025, a decline of +3.82% from 2024. The IMF projects 31.81% by 2025. Samoa ranked 67th globally.
Samoa's government revenue has experienced fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable peak of 44.57 in 1994, a year following the Asian financial crisis that significantly impacted Samoa's economy. The country's revenue then declined to a trough of 23.90 in 2010, marking a significant drop of nearly 46% from its peak. Since then, Samoa's government revenue has shown signs of recovery, with its latest value reaching 31.81 in 2025, ranking the country 67th globally. Comparatively, Maldives, a peer country, has a similar revenue level at 31.76, while Argentina, another peer, has a higher revenue of 32.18. The recovery in government revenue is largely attributed to the country's efforts to diversify its economy and improve its tax collection system. However, a sustained economic growth and a stable global environment will be crucial for Samoa to continue its revenue growth trajectory and potentially surpass its 1994 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 30.18% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.22% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 30.27% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 30.27% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 30.76% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 31.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.81% | −3.82% | #67 |
| 2024 | 35.63% | +4.13% | #57 |
| 2023 | 31.50% | −4.60% | #72 |
| 2022 | 36.10% | +0.30% | #53 |
| 2021 | 35.80% | −0.11% | #55 |
| 2020 | 35.91% | +2.65% | #48 |
| 2019 | 33.26% | +3.23% | #66 |
| 2018 | 30.03% | +1.14% | #77 |
| 2017 | 28.90% | +1.89% | #73 |
| 2016 | 27.00% | +0.25% | #88 |
| 2015 | 26.75% | −3.23% | #87 |
| 2014 | 29.97% | +3.05% | #79 |
| 2013 | 26.92% | +0.74% | #96 |
| 2012 | 26.18% | −2.22% | #99 |
| 2011 | 28.40% | +4.50% | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's government revenue was 31.81% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's government revenue peaked at 44.57% in 1994.
The lowest government revenue in Samoa was 23.90% in 2010.
Samoa ranks 67th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Samoa's government revenue is projected to reach 31.81% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Samoa in 2025 was 31.81%. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_government-revenue,
title = {Samoa Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}