Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in American Samoa
American Samoa: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -4.25 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in American Samoa, 2001–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded -4.25 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
That represents a change of down 107.6% on the previous year and down 163.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in American Samoa peaked at 156.28 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -58.77 % change on previous year, in 2006.
That places American Samoa 125th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 58.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 38.09 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2003 | -34.02 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 2004 | 38.86 % change on previous year | -214.3% |
| 2005 | 109.41 % change on previous year | +181.5% |
| 2006 | -58.77 % change on previous year | -153.7% |
| 2007 | 49.52 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 2008 | 32.48 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2009 | -42.15 % change on previous year | -229.8% |
| 2010 | -27.1 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2011 | 156.28 % change on previous year | -676.7% |
| 2012 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 2013 | 6.66 % change on previous year | +154.1% |
| 2014 | -11.76 % change on previous year | -276.6% |
| 2015 | -27.73 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
| 2016 | 23.97 % change on previous year | -186.5% |
| 2017 | -45.32 % change on previous year | -289.0% |
| 2018 | 19.7 % change on previous year | -143.5% |
| 2019 | 22.27 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2020 | -26.41 % change on previous year | -218.6% |
| 2021 | 10.58 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 2022 | 55.68 % change on previous year | +426.3% |
| 2023 | -4.25 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.3 % change on previous year | -58.77 % change on previous year | 109.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.96 % change on previous year | -45.32 % change on previous year | 156.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.9 % change on previous year | -26.41 % change on previous year | 55.68 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 122 New Caledonia -3.83 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Eswatini -4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Eritrea -4.07 % change on previous year compare
- 126 France -4.31 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Thailand -4.34 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Australia -4.72 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for American Samoa
- Merchandise trade 117.7% (2022)
- Merchandise imports 678.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports 394.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 8,560 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4397 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 3.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 14,730 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7371 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate -4.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports from economies in the Arab World 0.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in American Samoa?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in American Samoa was -4.25 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 156.28 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.77 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does American Samoa rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- American Samoa ranks 125th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 163.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.