The first Austronesian settlers arrived in Samoa around 1000 B.C., and early Samoans traded and intermarried with Fijian and Tongan nobility. The fa’amatai system of titles and nobility developed, which dominates Samoan politics to this day; all but two seats in the legislature are reserved for matai, or heads of families. A Dutch explorer was the first European to spot the islands in 1722. Christian missionaries arrived in the 1830s and were followed by an influx of American and European settlers and influence. By the 1880s, Germany, the UK, and the US had trading posts and claimed parts of the kingdom. In 1886, an eight-year civil war broke out, with rival matai factions fighting over royal succession and the three foreign powers providing support to the factions. Germany, the UK, and the US all sent warships to Apia in 1889 and came close to conflict, but a cyclone damaged or destroyed the ships of all three navies.
At the end of the civil war in 1894, Malietoa LAUPEPA was installed as king, but upon his death in 1898, a second civil war over succession broke out. When the war ended in 1899, the Western powers abolished the monarchy, giving the western Samoan islands to Germany and the eastern Samoan islands to the US. The UK abandoned claims in Samoa and received former German territory in the Solomon Islands.
New Zealand occupied Samoa during World War I but was accused of negligence and opposed by many Samoans, particularly an organized political movement called the Mau (“Strongly Held View”) that advocated for independence. During the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, about 20% of the population died. In 1929, New Zealand police shot into a crowd of peaceful Mau protestors, killing 11, in an event known as Black Sunday. In 1962, Samoa became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish its independence as Western Samoa but dropped the “Western” from its name in 1997. The Human Rights Protection Party dominated politics from 1982 until Prime Minister FIAME Naomi Mata’afa’s Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party gained a majority in elections in 2021.
Current Country Profile
🇼🇸 Samoa
ContinentAustralia
RegionPacific Islands Region
Formation1976
Age50 years
Land Area2,835 sq km
Population
218.0K
GDP
$1.18B
GDP per Capita
$5K
Population
218.0K
GDP
$1.18B
GDP per Capita
$5K
GNI per Capita
$5K
Land Area
2,835 sq km
Current System
Autocracy
Benchmark Shelf
Population
218.0K World 8.1B Australia 45.8M
GDP
$1.18B World $109.24T Australia $2.06T
GDP per Capita
$5K World $14K Australia $45K
Life Expectancy
71.8 World 73.4 Australia 78.2
Internet Users
21.2% World 37.5% Australia 63.4%
Urban Population
17.5% World 57.4% Australia 67.7%
Trade Openness
79.5% World 54.7% Australia 47.8%
CO2 per Capita
1.60 World 4.69 Australia 9.28
Trend Wall
Population
2000-2024
218.0K
GDP
2000-2024
$1.18B
GDP per Capita
2000-2024
$5K
Life Expectancy
2000-2024
71.8
Internet Users
1990-2014
21.2%
Exports and Imports
2002-2024
$574.55M
ExportsImports
Fertility Rate
2000-2024
3.80
Urban Population
2000-2024
17.5%
Inflation
2000-2024
2.2%
Unemployment
2001-2025
5.0%
Electricity Access
1999-2023
100.0%
CO2 per Capita
2000-2024
1.60
Current Structure
Demographic Structure
Share of population
Child share 38.5%
Working-age share 55.7%
Elderly share 5.9%
Economic Structure
Share of value added
Agriculture 9.8%
Industry 10.6%
Services 69.4%
Other 10.3%
Land Use
Share of land area
Forest area 57.6%
Agricultural land 17.6%
Other land 24.8%
Electricity Mix
% of total electricity output
Fossil electricity 50.9%
Nuclear electricity 0.0%
Hydroelectricity 28.8%
Other renewables 20.4%
Energy Use Mix
% of total energy use
Fossil fuel energy 64.1%
Alternative and nuclear energy 0.0%
Combustible renewables and waste 35.9%
Milestone Timeline
Formation
1976
Modern state established
The modern sovereign-state footing used here begins in 1976.
Regime
1962
Constitution adopted
External
1894
War milestone
At the end of the civil war in 1894, Malietoa LAUPEPA was installed as king, but upon his death in 1898, a second civil war over succession broke out.
1899
War milestone
When the war ended in 1899, the Western powers abolished the monarchy, giving the western Samoan islands to Germany and the eastern Samoan islands to the US.
1929
Election crisis
In 1929, New Zealand police shot into a crowd of peaceful Mau protestors, killing 11, in an event known as Black Sunday.
Historical Footing
Before the modern state
1918 to 1975
New Zealand occupied Samoa during World War I but was accused of negligence and opposed by many Samoans, particularly an organized political movement called the Mau (“Strongly Held View”) that advocated for independence.
State formation
1976
The modern sovereign-state footing used here begins in 1976.
Current footing
1976 to present
Today Samoa sits in Pacific Islands Region, with a current system of Autocracy.
Annual Explorer
Health
Infant Mortality
12.3
2024
-2.6 / 10y
W 19.0
C 10.7
Under-5 Mortality
14.9
2024
-3.6 / 10y
W 24.7
C 13.2
Maternal Mortality
101.0
2023
+1.0 / 10y
W 111.8
C 50.7
Physicians
0.56
2021
+0.23 / 10y
W 2.11
C 2.94
Hospital Beds
0.95
2005
-3.41 / 10y
W 2.88
C 3.78
Measles Immunization
85.0%
2024
0.0 pts / 10y
W 88.9%
C 79.4%
Education
Secondary Enrollment
87.4%
2016
+5.8 pts / 10y
W 81.7%
C 146.4%
Tertiary Enrollment
16.0%
2024
+8.8 pts / 10y
W 51.1%
C 101.5%
Adult Literacy
98.0%
2019
+0.0 pts / 10y
W 79.2%
C 94.4%
Environment
CO2 Emissions
350
2024
+63 / 10y
W 37,916,447
C 424,857
Demography
Population Growth
0.6%
2024
-0.3 pts / 10y
W 1.0%
C 1.9%
Density
76.9
2024
+6.2 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Median Age
19.9
2023
0.0 / 10y
W 30.8
C 33.3
Net Migration
-2,815
2025
+259 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Connectivity
Mobile Subscriptions
62.4
2022
+11.4 / 10y
W 107.6
C 94.4
Fixed Broadband
0.9
2022
+0.3 / 10y
W 17.7
C 25.9
Secure Servers
605.5
2024
+530.5 / 10y
W 16,260.9
C 28,521.3
Economy
GDP Growth
4.7%
2024
+4.1 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
2025
-12.2 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Deep Data
Demography
Demography summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Share | 38.5% | 2024 | 48.6%1976 | 48.6%1976 | 38.1%2015 | +0.4 pts / 10y | -1.9 pts / 25y25y | 24.8% | 22.4% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fertility Rate | 3.80 | 2024 | 6.471976 | 6.471976 | 3.802024 | -0.62 / 10y | -0.77 / 25y25y | 2.17 | 1.95 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Elderly Share | 5.9% | 2024 | 2.9%1976 | 5.9%2024 | 2.9%1976 | +1.0 pts / 10y | +1.4 pts / 25y25y | 10.2% | 13.6% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Net Migration | -2,815 | 2025 | -9291976 | -9291976 | -4,9441984 | +259 / 10y | +638 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Working-Age Share | 55.7% | 2024 | 48.4%1976 | 57.1%2015 | 48.4%1976 | -1.4 pts / 10y | +0.4 pts / 25y25y | 65.1% | 64.0% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population Growth | 0.6% | 2024 | 2.4%1976 | 2.4%1976 | 0.0%1985 | -0.3 pts / 10y | -0.1 pts / 25y25y | 1.0% | 1.9% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population | 218.0K | 2024 | 157.1K1976 | 218.0K2024 | 157.1K1976 | +18.0K / 10y | +37.7K / 25y25y | 8.1B | 45.8M | WorldBankWdi | |
| Density | 76.9 | 2024 | 55.51976 | 76.92024 | 55.51976 | +6.2 / 10y | +13.2 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | Derived | |
| Median Age | 19.9 | 2023 | 14.51976 | 20.42019 | 14.51976 | 0.0 / 10y | +1.0 / 25y25y | 30.8 | 33.3 | UNWorldPopulationProspects | |
| Urban Population | 17.5% | 2024 | 21.1%1976 | 22.0%2001 | 17.5%2022 | -1.8 pts / 10y | -4.4 pts / 25y25y | 57.4% | 67.7% | WorldBankWdi |
Demography year by year
| Year | Child Share | Fertility Rate | Elderly Share | Net Migration | Working-Age Share | Population Growth | Population | Density | Median Age | Urban Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 48.6% | 6.47 | 2.9% | -929 | 48.4% | 2.4% | 157.1K | 55.5 | 14.5 | 21.1% |
| 1977 | 48.0% | 6.31 | 2.9% | -2,866 | 49.1% | 1.7% | 159.8K | 56.5 | 14.7 | 21.1% |
| 1978 | 47.4% | 6.15 | 2.9% | -3,022 | 49.6% | 1.0% | 161.4K | 57.0 | 14.9 | 21.2% |
| 1979 | 46.9% | 5.99 | 3.0% | -3,177 | 50.1% | 0.9% | 162.9K | 57.6 | 15.1 | 21.2% |
| 1980 | 46.4% | 5.86 | 3.0% | -3,240 | 50.6% | 0.9% | 164.3K | 58.1 | 15.3 | 21.2% |
| 1981 | 45.9% | 5.75 | 3.0% | -3,440 | 51.1% | 0.8% | 165.7K | 58.5 | 15.5 | 21.2% |
| 1982 | 45.2% | 5.68 | 3.0% | -4,479 | 51.8% | 0.5% | 166.5K | 58.8 | 15.7 | 21.2% |
| 1983 | 44.4% | 5.62 | 3.1% | -4,789 | 52.5% | 0.1% | 166.7K | 58.9 | 16.0 | 21.0% |
| 1984 | 43.7% | 5.55 | 3.2% | -4,944 | 53.1% | 0.0% | 166.8K | 58.9 | 16.3 | 20.8% |
| 1985 | 43.1% | 5.49 | 3.2% | -4,920 | 53.7% | 0.0% | 166.8K | 59.0 | 16.5 | 20.6% |
| 1986 | 42.6% | 5.42 | 3.3% | -4,637 | 54.1% | 0.1% | 167.1K | 59.0 | 16.7 | 20.5% |
| 1987 | 42.2% | 5.32 | 3.4% | -4,056 | 54.4% | 0.4% | 167.7K | 59.2 | 16.9 | 20.5% |
| 1988 | 42.0% | 5.21 | 3.5% | -4,366 | 54.5% | 0.4% | 168.3K | 59.5 | 17.1 | 20.6% |
| 1989 | 41.8% | 5.11 | 3.6% | -4,527 | 54.7% | 0.3% | 168.8K | 59.6 | 17.2 | 20.8% |
| 1990 | 41.5% | 5.01 | 3.7% | -4,533 | 54.8% | 0.2% | 169.0K | 59.7 | 17.4 | 21.0% |
| 1991 | 41.2% | 4.91 | 3.9% | -4,227 | 54.9% | 0.2% | 169.4K | 59.8 | 17.5 | 21.1% |
| 1992 | 40.8% | 4.87 | 4.0% | -3,161 | 55.2% | 0.6% | 170.3K | 60.2 | 17.7 | 21.2% |
| 1993 | 40.3% | 4.83 | 4.1% | -3,373 | 55.6% | 0.8% | 171.8K | 60.7 | 18.0 | 21.3% |
| 1994 | 40.0% | 4.79 | 4.1% | -3,505 | 55.8% | 0.8% | 173.2K | 61.2 | 18.3 | 21.4% |
| 1995 | 39.9% | 4.77 | 4.2% | -3,532 | 55.9% | 0.8% | 174.6K | 61.7 | 18.6 | 21.6% |
| 1996 | 39.9% | 4.74 | 4.3% | -3,476 | 55.8% | 0.9% | 176.1K | 62.2 | 18.7 | 21.7% |
| 1997 | 40.1% | 4.70 | 4.3% | -3,658 | 55.6% | 0.8% | 177.5K | 62.7 | 18.8 | 21.8% |
| 1998 | 40.2% | 4.65 | 4.4% | -3,702 | 55.4% | 0.8% | 178.9K | 63.2 | 18.9 | 21.8% |
| 1999 | 40.3% | 4.57 | 4.4% | -3,517 | 55.2% | 0.8% | 180.3K | 63.7 | 18.9 | 21.9% |
| 2000 | 40.5% | 4.52 | 4.5% | -3,453 | 55.0% | 0.8% | 181.7K | 64.2 | 18.8 | 22.0% |
| 2001 | 40.7% | 4.48 | 4.5% | -3,198 | 54.9% | 0.8% | 183.2K | 64.7 | 18.7 | 22.0% |
| 2002 | 40.5% | 4.44 | 4.5% | -3,624 | 54.9% | 0.7% | 184.5K | 65.2 | 18.7 | 21.9% |
| 2003 | 40.2% | 4.39 | 4.6% | -3,748 | 55.2% | 0.5% | 185.4K | 65.5 | 18.9 | 21.8% |
| 2004 | 39.9% | 4.34 | 4.7% | -3,796 | 55.4% | 0.4% | 186.2K | 65.8 | 19.1 | 21.5% |
| 2005 | 39.6% | 4.32 | 4.7% | -3,805 | 55.6% | 0.4% | 187.0K | 66.1 | 19.3 | 21.2% |
| 2006 | 39.4% | 4.32 | 4.8% | -3,714 | 55.8% | 0.4% | 187.7K | 66.3 | 19.4 | 21.0% |
| 2007 | 39.0% | 4.36 | 4.8% | -3,152 | 56.1% | 0.6% | 188.8K | 66.7 | 19.5 | 20.7% |
| 2008 | 38.7% | 4.42 | 4.9% | -3,194 | 56.4% | 0.7% | 190.1K | 67.2 | 19.6 | 20.4% |
| 2009 | 38.5% | 4.47 | 4.9% | -3,093 | 56.6% | 0.7% | 191.5K | 67.7 | 19.7 | 20.1% |
| 2010 | 38.4% | 4.52 | 4.9% | -3,197 | 56.7% | 0.8% | 193.0K | 68.2 | 19.7 | 19.8% |
| 2011 | 38.4% | 4.56 | 4.9% | -3,056 | 56.7% | 0.9% | 194.7K | 68.8 | 19.7 | 19.6% |
| 2012 | 38.3% | 4.55 | 4.9% | -3,089 | 56.8% | 0.9% | 196.5K | 69.4 | 19.8 | 19.5% |
| 2013 | 38.1% | 4.49 | 4.9% | -3,107 | 57.0% | 0.9% | 198.3K | 70.1 | 19.9 | 19.4% |
| 2014 | 38.1% | 4.42 | 4.9% | -3,081 | 57.0% | 0.9% | 200.0K | 70.7 | 20.0 | 19.3% |
| 2015 | 38.1% | 4.34 | 4.9% | -3,074 | 57.1% | 0.9% | 201.8K | 71.3 | 20.1 | 19.2% |
| 2016 | 38.1% | 4.26 | 4.9% | -3,008 | 57.0% | 0.8% | 203.5K | 71.9 | 20.2 | 19.1% |
| 2017 | 38.2% | 4.20 | 4.9% | -2,539 | 56.8% | 0.9% | 205.4K | 72.6 | 20.3 | 19.0% |
| 2018 | 38.3% | 4.14 | 5.1% | -2,425 | 56.6% | 1.0% | 207.6K | 73.4 | 20.4 | 18.7% |
| 2019 | 38.5% | 4.06 | 5.2% | -2,313 | 56.4% | 1.1% | 209.8K | 74.1 | 20.4 | 18.4% |
| 2020 | 38.6% | 4.00 | 5.3% | -2,299 | 56.1% | 1.0% | 211.9K | 74.9 | 20.4 | 18.1% |
| 2021 | 38.7% | 3.94 | 5.4% | -2,860 | 55.9% | 0.9% | 213.8K | 75.5 | 20.3 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 38.8% | 3.88 | 5.6% | -2,837 | 55.7% | 0.7% | 215.3K | 76.1 | 20.1 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | 38.7% | 3.83 | 5.7% | -2,810 | 55.6% | 0.6% | 216.7K | 76.6 | 19.9 | 17.5% |
| 2024 | 38.5% | 3.80 | 5.9% | -2,754 | 55.7% | 0.6% | 218.0K | 76.9 | 17.5% | |
| 2025 | -2,815 |
Economy
Economy summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force Participation | 42.5% | 2025 | 56.2%1990 | 56.5%1994 | 42.5%2025 | -12.2 pts / 10y | -13.8 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 2025 | 2.1%1991 | 9.4%2017 | 2.1%1991 | -3.9 pts / 10y | +0.3 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Industry Value Added | 10.6% | 2024 | 27.5%1994 | 32.4%2004 | 10.1%2023 | -4.6 pts / 10y | -16.6 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Agriculture Value Added | 9.8% | 2024 | 22.1%1994 | 22.1%1994 | 8.3%2015 | +0.8 pts / 10y | -6.2 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Services Value Added | 69.4% | 2024 | 57.8%1999 | 72.2%2022 | 57.3%2004 | +2.0 pts / 10y | +11.5 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP Growth | 4.7% | 2024 | 9.3%1976 | 15.2%2023 | -9.0%1981 | +4.1 pts / 10y | +2.6 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP | $1.18B | 2024 | $85.00M1976 | $1.18B2024 | $85.00M1976 | +$379.07M / 10y | +$920.34M / 25y25y | $109.24T | $2.06T | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP per Capita | $5K | 2024 | $5411976 | $5K2024 | $5411976 | +$1K / 10y | +$4K / 25y25y | $14K | $45K | WorldBankWdi | |
| Inflation | 2.2% | 2024 | 4.9%1976 | 33.0%1980 | -2.9%1995 | +2.6 pts / 10y | +1.9 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GNI per Capita | $5K | 2024 | $6901976 | $5K2024 | $6501985 | +$1K / 10y | +$4K / 25y25y | $14K | $44K | WorldBankWdi |
Economy year by year
| Year | Labor Force Participation | Unemployment | Industry Value Added | Agriculture Value Added | Services Value Added | GDP Growth | GDP | GDP per Capita | Inflation | GNI per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9.3% | $85.00M | $541 | 4.9% | $690 | |||||
| 1977 | -0.8% | $98.30M | $615 | 14.6% | $660 | |||||
| 1978 | 6.2% | $108.22M | $671 | 2.1% | $710 | |||||
| 1979 | 10.9% | $122.26M | $751 | 11.1% | $870 | |||||
| 1980 | -6.2% | $125.75M | $765 | 33.0% | $870 | |||||
| 1981 | -9.0% | $118.19M | $713 | 20.5% | $790 | |||||
| 1982 | -1.0% | $121.22M | $728 | 18.3% | $770 | |||||
| 1983 | 0.4% | $111.86M | $671 | 16.5% | $730 | |||||
| 1984 | 1.3% | $109.20M | $655 | 11.9% | $670 | |||||
| 1985 | 3.9% | $95.57M | $573 | 9.1% | $650 | |||||
| 1986 | 5.5% | $100.95M | $604 | 5.7% | $680 | |||||
| 1987 | 0.5% | $111.71M | $666 | 4.6% | $710 | |||||
| 1988 | -1.4% | $133.02M | $790 | 8.5% | $920 | |||||
| 1989 | 3.7% | $122.89M | $728 | 6.5% | $1K | |||||
| 1990 | 56.2% | -4.4% | $125.77M | $744 | 15.2% | $1K | ||||
| 1991 | 56.3% | 2.1% | -2.3% | $125.60M | $742 | -1.8% | $1K | |||
| 1992 | 56.4% | 2.4% | -0.2% | $132.30M | $777 | 9.0% | $1K | |||
| 1993 | 56.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% | $133.12M | $775 | 1.7% | $1K | |||
| 1994 | 56.5% | 3.0% | 27.5% | 22.1% | -2.5% | $221.10M | $1K | 12.1% | $820 | |
| 1995 | 56.3% | 3.2% | 28.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | $224.87M | $1K | -2.9% | $990 | |
| 1996 | 56.2% | 3.5% | 26.9% | 18.1% | 7.2% | $249.91M | $1K | 5.4% | $1K | |
| 1997 | 56.3% | 3.8% | 24.9% | 20.2% | 0.6% | $285.48M | $2K | 6.9% | $1K | |
| 1998 | 56.4% | 4.1% | 23.2% | 18.4% | 2.2% | $269.49M | $2K | 2.2% | $1K | |
| 1999 | 56.4% | 4.5% | 27.2% | 16.0% | 57.8% | 2.2% | $255.41M | $1K | 0.3% | $1K |
| 2000 | 56.3% | 4.7% | 27.7% | 15.1% | 58.3% | 5.1% | $258.86M | $1K | 1.0% | $1K |
| 2001 | 56.0% | 5.0% | 29.5% | 13.2% | 58.5% | 7.4% | $266.30M | $1K | 3.8% | $1K |
| 2002 | 55.9% | 5.0% | 30.0% | 12.0% | 59.2% | 5.7% | $281.79M | $2K | 8.1% | $1K |
| 2003 | 55.7% | 5.0% | 31.0% | 11.0% | 59.3% | 5.2% | $333.43M | $2K | 0.1% | $2K |
| 2004 | 55.6% | 5.2% | 32.4% | 11.7% | 57.3% | 3.1% | $407.75M | $2K | 16.3% | $2K |
| 2005 | 55.4% | 5.2% | 31.6% | 12.5% | 57.3% | 6.6% | $476.80M | $3K | 1.9% | $2K |
| 2006 | 55.3% | 5.3% | 31.3% | 11.0% | 59.0% | 2.1% | $499.92M | $3K | 3.7% | $2K |
| 2007 | 55.3% | 5.4% | 31.2% | 10.7% | 59.4% | 0.5% | $573.55M | $3K | 5.6% | $3K |
| 2008 | 55.1% | 5.5% | 30.6% | 10.0% | 60.5% | 3.6% | $641.35M | $3K | 11.6% | $3K |
| 2009 | 55.1% | 5.6% | 22.5% | 11.2% | 67.4% | -0.5% | $628.01M | $3K | 6.3% | $3K |
| 2010 | 54.9% | 5.6% | 14.8% | 10.1% | 68.1% | 6.1% | $680.26M | $4K | 0.8% | $3K |
| 2011 | 54.8% | 5.7% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 70.5% | 3.8% | $744.10M | $4K | 5.2% | $4K |
| 2012 | 54.9% | 8.8% | 16.3% | 9.0% | 68.8% | -3.7% | $773.14M | $4K | 2.0% | $4K |
| 2013 | 54.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 9.4% | 68.2% | 0.1% | $797.74M | $4K | 0.6% | $4K |
| 2014 | 54.8% | 8.7% | 15.2% | 9.0% | 67.3% | 0.7% | $796.68M | $4K | -0.4% | $4K |
| 2015 | 54.7% | 8.9% | 14.5% | 8.3% | 69.4% | 3.9% | $824.15M | $4K | 0.7% | $4K |
| 2016 | 54.5% | 9.1% | 14.4% | 8.6% | 67.6% | 8.0% | $843.92M | $4K | 1.3% | $4K |
| 2017 | 54.4% | 9.4% | 13.2% | 9.9% | 67.0% | 1.4% | $884.84M | $4K | 1.7% | $4K |
| 2018 | 52.3% | 8.6% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 69.6% | -0.6% | $878.45M | $4K | 4.2% | $4K |
| 2019 | 50.1% | 7.9% | 12.0% | 9.1% | 69.0% | 4.5% | $912.95M | $4K | 1.0% | $4K |
| 2020 | 47.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 69.4% | -3.1% | $868.88M | $4K | -1.6% | $4K |
| 2021 | 45.6% | 6.7% | 11.2% | 9.7% | 70.1% | -5.0% | $859.72M | $4K | 3.1% | $4K |
| 2022 | 43.7% | 5.0% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 72.2% | 2.3% | $889.55M | $4K | 11.0% | $4K |
| 2023 | 43.4% | 4.9% | 10.1% | 9.9% | 70.7% | 15.2% | $1.04B | $5K | 7.9% | $5K |
| 2024 | 43.1% | 4.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 69.4% | 4.7% | $1.18B | $5K | 2.2% | $5K |
| 2025 | 42.5% | 5.0% |
Trade
Trade summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Openness | 79.5% | 2024 | 87.9%2002 | 87.9%2002 | 59.8%2021 | -1.0 pts / 10y | -8.4 pts / 22y22y | 54.7% | 47.8% | Derived | |
| Imports | $574.55M | 2024 | $151.44M2002 | $574.55M2024 | $150.63M2003 | +$153.03M / 10y | +$423.11M / 22y22y | $29.11T | $466.93B | WorldBankWdi | |
| Exports | $360.46M | 2024 | $96.31M2002 | $360.46M2024 | $96.31M2002 | +$140.64M / 10y | +$264.15M / 22y22y | $29.85T | $498.48B | WorldBankWdi |
Trade year by year
| Year | Trade Openness | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2002 | 87.9% | $151.44M | $96.31M |
| 2003 | 76.3% | $150.63M | $103.68M |
| 2004 | 72.5% | $177.22M | $118.51M |
| 2005 | 76.2% | $227.38M | $136.06M |
| 2006 | 82.5% | $264.24M | $148.05M |
| 2007 | 83.2% | $309.67M | $167.54M |
| 2008 | 73.9% | $295.17M | $178.69M |
| 2009 | 76.0% | $301.33M | $175.82M |
| 2010 | 78.6% | $345.94M | $188.54M |
| 2011 | 81.6% | $395.92M | $211.27M |
| 2012 | 82.7% | $436.74M | $202.91M |
| 2013 | 77.9% | $397.09M | $224.17M |
| 2014 | 80.5% | $421.51M | $219.82M |
| 2015 | 74.6% | $391.42M | $223.68M |
| 2016 | 75.2% | $391.87M | $242.86M |
| 2017 | 74.0% | $392.42M | $262.46M |
| 2018 | 78.9% | $412.60M | $280.80M |
| 2019 | 83.3% | $440.93M | $319.84M |
| 2020 | 77.5% | $419.57M | $253.68M |
| 2021 | 59.8% | $415.24M | $98.62M |
| 2022 | 60.8% | $439.10M | $102.17M |
| 2023 | 80.8% | $570.85M | $273.86M |
| 2024 | 79.5% | $574.55M | $360.46M |
Connectivity
Connectivity summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband | 0.9 | 2022 | 0.02004 | 1.12016 | 0.02004 | +0.3 / 10y | +0.9 / 18y18y | 17.7 | 25.9 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secure Servers | 605.5 | 2024 | 25.92010 | 618.52023 | 25.92010 | +530.5 / 10y | +579.5 / 14y14y | 16,260.9 | 28,521.3 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Mobile Subscriptions | 62.4 | 2022 | 0.01976 | 74.22016 | 0.01976 | +11.4 / 10y | +62.0 / 25y25y | 107.6 | 94.4 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Internet Users | 21.2% | 2014 | 0.0%1990 | 21.2%2014 | 0.0%1990 | +18.1 pts / 10y | +21.2 pts / 24y24y | 37.5% | 63.4% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Electricity Access | 100.0% | 2023 | 78.8%1991 | 100.0%2023 | 78.8%1991 | +3.0 pts / 10y | +13.7 pts / 25y25y | 91.6% | 81.0% | WorldBankWdi |
Connectivity year by year
| Year | Fixed Broadband | Secure Servers | Mobile Subscriptions | Internet Users | Electricity Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1977 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1978 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1979 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1980 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1981 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1982 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1983 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1984 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1985 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1986 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1987 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1988 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1989 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1990 | 0.0 | 0.0% | |||
| 1991 | 0.0 | 78.8% | |||
| 1992 | 0.0 | 81.6% | |||
| 1993 | 0.0 | 82.4% | |||
| 1994 | 0.0 | 80.0% | |||
| 1995 | 0.0 | 84.0% | |||
| 1996 | 0.0 | 84.8% | |||
| 1997 | 0.4 | 0.2% | 85.5% | ||
| 1998 | 0.8 | 0.2% | 86.3% | ||
| 1999 | 1.3 | 0.3% | 87.1% | ||
| 2000 | 1.4 | 0.6% | 88.0% | ||
| 2001 | 1.4 | 1.7% | 88.7% | ||
| 2002 | 1.5 | 2.2% | 89.3% | ||
| 2003 | 5.7 | 2.8% | 89.9% | ||
| 2004 | 0.0 | 8.6 | 3.1% | 90.5% | |
| 2005 | 0.0 | 12.8 | 3.4% | 91.1% | |
| 2006 | 0.1 | 24.2 | 4.5% | 96.4% | |
| 2007 | 0.1 | 45.6 | 4.8% | 92.5% | |
| 2008 | 0.1 | 5.0% | 98.1% | ||
| 2009 | 0.1 | 6.0% | 97.9% | ||
| 2010 | 0.1 | 25.9 | 46.6 | 7.0% | 96.4% |
| 2011 | 36.0 | 11.0% | 96.7% | ||
| 2012 | 0.6 | 61.1 | 51.0 | 12.9% | 96.8% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | 70.6 | 50.4 | 15.3% | 97.0% |
| 2014 | 1.0 | 75.0 | 53.3 | 21.2% | 97.9% |
| 2015 | 1.0 | 123.9 | 59.7 | 98.2% | |
| 2016 | 1.1 | 142.5 | 74.2 | 98.9% | |
| 2017 | 0.8 | 282.4 | 60.5 | 96.8% | |
| 2018 | 0.8 | 505.8 | 48.2 | 99.8% | |
| 2019 | 0.8 | 443.3 | 40.0 | 99.2% | |
| 2020 | 0.8 | 481.3 | 32.6 | 100.0% | |
| 2021 | 0.8 | 575.4 | 32.3 | 98.3% | |
| 2022 | 0.9 | 566.8 | 62.4 | 98.3% | |
| 2023 | 618.5 | 100.0% | |||
| 2024 | 605.5 |
Education
Education summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Literacy | 98.0% | 2019 | 97.9%1991 | 99.7%2017 | 97.9%1991 | +0.0 pts / 10y | +0.0 pts / 25y25y | 79.2% | 94.4% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Tertiary Enrollment | 16.0% | 2024 | 2.5%1977 | 19.1%2021 | 2.5%1978 | +8.8 pts / 10y | +5.0 pts / 25y25y | 51.1% | 101.5% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secondary Enrollment | 87.4% | 2016 | 65.8%1976 | 87.6%2015 | 65.8%1976 | +5.8 pts / 10y | +9.6 pts / 25y25y | 81.7% | 146.4% | WorldBankWdi |
Education year by year
| Year | Adult Literacy | Tertiary Enrollment | Secondary Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 65.8% | ||
| 1977 | 2.5% | 67.7% | |
| 1978 | 2.5% | 68.9% | |
| 1979 | 70.3% | ||
| 1980 | 73.9% | ||
| 1981 | 3.5% | 73.1% | |
| 1982 | 78.0% | ||
| 1983 | 3.0% | ||
| 1984 | |||
| 1985 | |||
| 1986 | 77.8% | ||
| 1987 | |||
| 1988 | |||
| 1989 | |||
| 1990 | |||
| 1991 | 97.9% | ||
| 1992 | |||
| 1993 | |||
| 1994 | 76.0% | ||
| 1995 | 78.0% | ||
| 1996 | 76.3% | ||
| 1997 | 79.4% | ||
| 1998 | 8.6% | 78.7% | |
| 1999 | 11.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2000 | 7.2% | 77.4% | |
| 2001 | 78.0% | ||
| 2002 | 78.1% | ||
| 2003 | 81.3% | ||
| 2004 | 81.9% | ||
| 2005 | 81.8% | ||
| 2006 | 81.5% | ||
| 2007 | 80.5% | ||
| 2008 | |||
| 2009 | 82.6% | ||
| 2010 | 84.0% | ||
| 2011 | 99.0% | 82.8% | |
| 2012 | 82.4% | ||
| 2013 | |||
| 2014 | 87.5% | ||
| 2015 | 87.6% | ||
| 2016 | 99.4% | 87.4% | |
| 2017 | 99.7% | 13.3% | |
| 2018 | 14.2% | ||
| 2019 | 98.0% | 13.6% | |
| 2020 | 17.3% | ||
| 2021 | 19.1% | ||
| 2022 | 18.6% | ||
| 2023 | 14.6% | ||
| 2024 | 16.0% |
Health
Health summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 0.56 | 2021 | 0.361980 | 0.671999 | 0.211989 | +0.23 / 10y | +0.22 / 25y25y | 2.11 | 2.94 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Hospital Beds | 0.95 | 2005 | 4.501980 | 4.501980 | 0.952005 | -3.41 / 10y | -3.55 / 25y25y | 2.88 | 3.78 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Measles Immunization | 85.0% | 2024 | 59.0%1982 | 99.0%2002 | 25.0%2004 | 0.0 pts / 10y | -6.0 pts / 25y25y | 88.9% | 79.4% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Maternal Mortality | 101.0 | 2023 | 160.01985 | 160.01985 | 85.02007 | +1.0 / 10y | +5.0 / 25y25y | 111.8 | 50.7 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Life Expectancy | 71.8 | 2024 | 63.31976 | 71.82024 | 63.31976 | +0.7 / 10y | +1.3 / 25y25y | 73.4 | 78.2 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Infant Mortality | 12.3 | 2024 | 40.61976 | 40.61976 | 12.32024 | -2.6 / 10y | -4.6 / 25y25y | 19.0 | 10.7 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Under-5 Mortality | 14.9 | 2024 | 53.31976 | 53.31976 | 14.92024 | -3.6 / 10y | -6.8 / 25y25y | 24.7 | 13.2 | WorldBankWdi |
Health year by year
| Year | Physicians | Hospital Beds | Measles Immunization | Maternal Mortality | Life Expectancy | Infant Mortality | Under-5 Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 63.3 | 40.6 | 53.3 | ||||
| 1977 | 63.7 | 38.6 | 50.7 | ||||
| 1978 | 64.1 | 36.7 | 48.1 | ||||
| 1979 | 64.5 | 35.0 | 45.8 | ||||
| 1980 | 0.36 | 4.50 | 65.0 | 33.4 | 43.6 | ||
| 1981 | 0.40 | 4.36 | 65.3 | 31.9 | 41.7 | ||
| 1982 | 59.0% | 65.6 | 30.6 | 39.9 | |||
| 1983 | 78.0% | 66.0 | 29.4 | 38.3 | |||
| 1984 | 83.0% | 66.3 | 28.2 | 36.8 | |||
| 1985 | 81.0% | 160.0 | 66.6 | 27.2 | 35.3 | ||
| 1986 | 0.28 | 91.0% | 153.0 | 66.8 | 26.1 | 34.0 | |
| 1987 | 78.0% | 147.0 | 67.0 | 25.2 | 32.7 | ||
| 1988 | 75.0% | 143.0 | 67.3 | 24.4 | 31.6 | ||
| 1989 | 0.21 | 82.0% | 136.0 | 67.6 | 23.6 | 30.6 | |
| 1990 | 89.0% | 135.0 | 67.8 | 22.9 | 29.6 | ||
| 1991 | 77.0% | 131.0 | 68.0 | 22.2 | 28.7 | ||
| 1992 | 0.37 | 90.0% | 124.0 | 68.5 | 21.5 | 27.8 | |
| 1993 | 92.0% | 117.0 | 68.8 | 20.8 | 26.9 | ||
| 1994 | 94.0% | 112.0 | 69.2 | 20.1 | 26.0 | ||
| 1995 | 96.0% | 105.0 | 69.5 | 19.5 | 25.0 | ||
| 1996 | 0.34 | 96.0% | 103.0 | 69.8 | 18.8 | 24.2 | |
| 1997 | 99.0% | 98.0 | 70.0 | 18.2 | 23.4 | ||
| 1998 | 0.33 | 99.0% | 96.0 | 70.3 | 17.5 | 22.5 | |
| 1999 | 0.67 | 91.0% | 94.0 | 70.6 | 16.9 | 21.7 | |
| 2000 | 93.0% | 93.0 | 70.8 | 16.4 | 21.0 | ||
| 2001 | 92.0% | 93.0 | 71.0 | 15.9 | 20.3 | ||
| 2002 | 99.0% | 89.0 | 71.2 | 15.5 | 19.8 | ||
| 2003 | 0.27 | 62.0% | 87.0 | 71.4 | 15.3 | 19.4 | |
| 2004 | 25.0% | 86.0 | 71.5 | 15.1 | 19.1 | ||
| 2005 | 0.27 | 0.95 | 57.0% | 87.0 | 71.5 | 15.0 | 19.0 |
| 2006 | 54.0% | 86.0 | 71.6 | 15.0 | 19.0 | ||
| 2007 | 63.0% | 85.0 | 71.6 | 15.1 | 19.0 | ||
| 2008 | 0.45 | 44.0% | 87.0 | 71.5 | 15.1 | 19.0 | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 94.0 | 69.5 | 17.4 | 25.3 | ||
| 2010 | 0.33 | 56.0% | 92.0 | 71.5 | 15.2 | 19.1 | |
| 2011 | 59.0% | 93.0 | 71.4 | 15.2 | 19.0 | ||
| 2012 | 76.0% | 101.0 | 71.2 | 15.1 | 18.8 | ||
| 2013 | 0.46 | 92.0% | 100.0 | 71.2 | 15.0 | 18.7 | |
| 2014 | 85.0% | 106.0 | 71.1 | 14.9 | 18.5 | ||
| 2015 | 75.0% | 108.0 | 71.1 | 14.8 | 18.3 | ||
| 2016 | 0.33 | 75.0% | 108.0 | 71.0 | 14.6 | 18.1 | |
| 2017 | 67.0% | 111.0 | 71.0 | 14.5 | 17.8 | ||
| 2018 | 40.0% | 110.0 | 71.1 | 14.2 | 17.5 | ||
| 2019 | 0.56 | 96.0% | 111.0 | 70.3 | 14.9 | 20.0 | |
| 2020 | 0.56 | 66.0% | 114.0 | 70.7 | 13.6 | 16.7 | |
| 2021 | 0.56 | 62.0% | 115.0 | 71.1 | 13.3 | 16.2 | |
| 2022 | 82.0% | 110.0 | 71.6 | 13.0 | 15.8 | ||
| 2023 | 87.0% | 101.0 | 71.7 | 12.6 | 15.3 | ||
| 2024 | 85.0% | 71.8 | 12.3 | 14.9 |
Environment
Environment summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land | 17.6% | 2023 | 24.4%1976 | 27.7%1986 | 12.3%2009 | -4.0 pts / 10y | -0.5 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Renewable Electricity | 49.1% | 2021 | 54.0%2000 | 54.0%2000 | 25.9%2014 | +20.8 pts / 10y | -4.9 pts / 21y21y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fossil Fuel Energy | 0.0% | 2007 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0%2007 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0 pts / 10y | 0.0 pts / 17y17y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 Emissions | 350 | 2024 | 841976 | 3742019 | 841986 | +63 / 10y | +209 / 25y25y | 37,916,447 | 424,857 | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 per Capita | 1.60 | 2024 | 0.541976 | 1.782019 | 0.501986 | +0.17 / 10y | +0.82 / 25y25y | 4.69 | 9.28 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Forest Area | 57.6% | 2023 | 62.2%1990 | 62.2%1990 | 57.6%2023 | -0.7 pts / 10y | -3.2 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi |
Environment year by year
| Year | Agricultural Land | Renewable Electricity | Fossil Fuel Energy | CO2 Emissions | CO2 per Capita | Forest Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 24.4% | 84 | 0.54 | |||
| 1977 | 25.1% | 89 | 0.56 | |||
| 1978 | 25.1% | 88 | 0.55 | |||
| 1979 | 26.0% | 95 | 0.58 | |||
| 1980 | 26.1% | 102 | 0.62 | |||
| 1981 | 27.2% | 101 | 0.61 | |||
| 1982 | 27.2% | 114 | 0.68 | |||
| 1983 | 27.4% | 112 | 0.67 | |||
| 1984 | 27.6% | 125 | 0.75 | |||
| 1985 | 27.6% | 111 | 0.66 | |||
| 1986 | 27.7% | 84 | 0.50 | |||
| 1987 | 27.1% | 95 | 0.57 | |||
| 1988 | 27.2% | 96 | 0.57 | |||
| 1989 | 19.2% | 119 | 0.70 | |||
| 1990 | 19.1% | 0.0% | 123 | 0.73 | 62.2% | |
| 1991 | 19.1% | 127 | 0.75 | 62.1% | ||
| 1992 | 18.4% | 124 | 0.73 | 61.9% | ||
| 1993 | 18.4% | 141 | 0.82 | 61.7% | ||
| 1994 | 18.0% | 145 | 0.84 | 61.6% | ||
| 1995 | 18.0% | 132 | 0.75 | 61.4% | ||
| 1996 | 18.0% | 133 | 0.76 | 61.2% | ||
| 1997 | 18.0% | 137 | 0.77 | 61.0% | ||
| 1998 | 18.0% | 141 | 0.79 | 60.9% | ||
| 1999 | 18.0% | 141 | 0.78 | 60.7% | ||
| 2000 | 17.0% | 54.0% | 186 | 1.02 | 60.5% | |
| 2001 | 17.0% | 52.4% | 201 | 1.10 | 60.4% | |
| 2002 | 16.6% | 50.4% | 208 | 1.13 | 60.2% | |
| 2003 | 15.9% | 47.9% | 214 | 1.16 | 60.0% | |
| 2004 | 15.2% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 211 | 1.13 | 59.9% |
| 2005 | 14.8% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 218 | 1.16 | 59.7% |
| 2006 | 14.2% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 219 | 1.17 | 59.5% |
| 2007 | 13.6% | 43.3% | 0.0% | 238 | 1.26 | 59.3% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | 41.0% | 244 | 1.28 | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 12.3% | 41.0% | 248 | 1.30 | 59.0% | |
| 2010 | 14.7% | 36.2% | 263 | 1.36 | 58.8% | |
| 2011 | 17.0% | 28.3% | 268 | 1.37 | 58.7% | |
| 2012 | 19.3% | 30.8% | 268 | 1.36 | 58.5% | |
| 2013 | 21.6% | 27.0% | 279 | 1.41 | 58.3% | |
| 2014 | 23.9% | 25.9% | 287 | 1.43 | 58.1% | |
| 2015 | 26.7% | 29.8% | 329 | 1.63 | 58.0% | |
| 2016 | 24.3% | 31.4% | 354 | 1.74 | 57.8% | |
| 2017 | 22.3% | 36.1% | 317 | 1.54 | 58.7% | |
| 2018 | 19.8% | 42.6% | 345 | 1.66 | 58.5% | |
| 2019 | 17.8% | 40.6% | 374 | 1.78 | 58.3% | |
| 2020 | 17.8% | 47.6% | 313 | 1.48 | 58.2% | |
| 2021 | 17.8% | 49.1% | 344 | 1.61 | 58.0% | |
| 2022 | 17.8% | 332 | 1.54 | 57.8% | ||
| 2023 | 17.6% | 333 | 1.54 | 57.6% | ||
| 2024 | 350 | 1.60 |
Generated 2026-04-12T13:35:17.8239195Z
Sources: CiaWorldLeaders | ConstituteChronology | CountryPageNarrative | CowStateSystem | GeoBoundariesADM0 | Roster | SiteModernCountryData | UNWorldPopulationProspects | WorldBankMetadata | WorldBankWdi