Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions in American Samoa

American Samoa: Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions was 1.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.7%
Change on year
up 321.7%
World rank
155th
of 212 countries
All-time high
4.4%
in 2020
All-time low
-7.0%
in 2017
Years of data
20
2003–2022

Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions in American Samoa, 2003–2022

-7.5-5-2.502.552003201220222003: 0.966 annual %2004: 0.41 annual %2005: -0.408 annual %2006: -4.1 annual %2007: 1.9 annual %2008: -2.7 annual %2009: -4.2 annual %2010: 0.3 annual %2011: 0 annual %2012: -4.3 annual %2013: -2.5 annual %2014: 1.8 annual %2015: 3.1 annual %2016: -1.7 annual %2017: -7 annual %2018: 2.7 annual %2019: -0.488 annual %2020: 4.4 annual %2021: -0.782 annual %2022: 1.7 annual %

Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in American Samoa is 1.7%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 321.7% on the previous year and up 140.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in American Samoa peaked at 4.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -7.0%, in 2017.

That places American Samoa 155th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.2% -4.2% 1.9% 7
2010s -0.8% -7.0% 3.1% 10
2020s 1.8% -0.8% 4.4% 3

Countries ranked near American Samoa

  1. 152 Uruguay 1.8% compare
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  3. 154 Canada 1.7% compare
  4. 156 Namibia 1.7% compare
  5. 157 Tuvalu 1.6% compare
  6. 158 Venezuela 1.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in American Samoa?
Annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions in American Samoa was 1.7% in 2022, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions recorded in American Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2020.
What is the lowest annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions recorded in American Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was -7.0% in 2017.
How does American Samoa rank for annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions?
American Samoa ranks 155th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
Is annual change in gdp and co₂ emissions rising or falling in American Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is up 140.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this American Samoa data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual change in GDP and CO₂ emissions
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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Percentage change in gross domestic product (GDP) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.