The tertiary sector makes up more than two-thirds of Samoa’s GDP
Tourism directly employed more than 3 000 people in Samoa in 2020
The activity of Samoa’s tuna fisheries is relatively small compared to those of other Pacific countries
Two successive health shocks devastated the Samoan economy
Employment trends reflected the GDP contraction
After borders closed, the accommodation and restaurant industries came to a standstill
Private remittances, largely from New Zealand and Australia, surged during the pandemic
The number of visitors and corresponding earnings have risen steadily since August 2022
Fish exports are picking up
Samoa is above average in sustainably generating economic, environmental and social value from the ocean