Samoa Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Samoa's trade openness was 79.24% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Samoa's trade openness stood at 79.24% in 2025, a decline of +0.29% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.24% by 2025. Samoa ranked 102nd globally.
Samoa's trade openness has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 24 years, with its all-time peak of 87.92 reached in 2002. This was followed by a decline to 59.77 in 2021, marking a trough. Since then, the country has seen an upward trend, reaching 79.24 in 2025, ranking 102 globally. Comparatively, countries with similar trade openness levels include Romania at 82.20 and Costa Rica at 78.61. The decline in trade openness from 2002 to 2021 may be attributed to various factors, including economic shocks and global trade disruptions. However, the recent increase suggests that Samoa is slowly regaining its trade openness momentum. A potential shift in the country's trade policy or a significant improvement in its economic ties with major trading partners could further boost its trade openness, potentially propelling it closer to its 2002 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 84.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 81.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.24% | −0.29% | #102 |
| 2024 | 79.52% | −1.32% | #77 |
| 2023 | 80.84% | +19.99% | #79 |
| 2022 | 60.85% | +1.08% | #46 |
| 2021 | 59.77% | −17.72% | #56 |
| 2020 | 77.48% | −5.85% | #103 |
| 2019 | 83.33% | +4.40% | #98 |
| 2018 | 78.93% | +4.92% | #89 |
| 2017 | 74.01% | −1.20% | #86 |
| 2016 | 75.21% | +0.58% | #93 |
| 2015 | 74.63% | −5.87% | #90 |
| 2014 | 80.50% | +2.62% | #92 |
| 2013 | 77.88% | −4.86% | #81 |
| 2012 | 82.73% | +1.13% | #89 |
| 2011 | 81.60% | +3.03% | #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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's trade openness was 79.24% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's trade openness peaked at 87.92% in 2002.
The lowest trade openness in Samoa was 59.77% in 2021.
Samoa ranks 102nd globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's trade openness is projected to reach 79.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Samoa in 2025 was 79.24%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_trade-openness,
title = {Samoa Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}