Samoa Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Samoa's foreign reserves was $553.7M in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1964–2025.
Overview
Samoa's foreign reserves stood at $553.7M in 2025, a rise of +$45.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $553.7M by 2025. Samoa ranked 147th globally.
Samoa's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past sixty-two years, with the country's currency reserves reaching an all-time peak of $553,679,043.92 in 2025. This represents a substantial increase from the all-time trough of $2,160,000.00 in 1967, a period marked by economic instability in the Pacific region. In comparison to its peer nations, Samoa's foreign reserves ranking of #147 globally is closely followed by the Republic of the Congo, which boasts $561,403,085.70. Notably, Samoa's foreign reserves have been growing steadily since the 1990s, driven by the country's tourism and remittance-based economy. The latest figure of $553,679,043.92 underscores the importance of foreign exchange reserves in maintaining economic stability in the face of external shocks. As Samoa continues to navigate its economic trajectory, a significant decline in remittances or a sharp decline in tourism revenue could potentially alter the trajectory of its foreign reserves.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $676.4M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $615.1M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $553.7M | - | - |
| 2025 | $553.7M | +$45.9M | #147 |
| 2024 | $507.7M | +$60.7M | #123 |
| 2023 | $447.1M | +$125.9M | #152 |
| 2022 | $321.2M | +$26.5M | #159 |
| 2021 | $294.7M | +$17.6M | #163 |
| 2020 | $277.1M | +$99.8M | #161 |
| 2019 | $177.2M | +$14.7M | #167 |
| 2018 | $162.6M | +$38.9M | #167 |
| 2017 | $123.7M | +$34.8M | #169 |
| 2016 | $88.9M | −$23.4M | #169 |
| 2015 | $112.2M | +$10.6M | #172 |
| 2014 | $101.7M | −$27.3M | #172 |
| 2013 | $128.9M | +$579,740 | #171 |
| 2012 | $128.4M | +$330,410 | #168 |
| 2011 | $128.0M | −$45.0M | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's foreign reserves was $553.7M in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 9.0% increase from the previous year.
Samoa's foreign reserves peaked at $553.7M in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Samoa was $2.2M in 1967.
Samoa ranks 147th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's foreign reserves is projected to reach $553.7M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Samoa's foreign reserves was approximately 553.68 million ($553.7M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Samoa in 2025 was $553.7M. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_reserves,
title = {Samoa Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}