Fuel imports in Samoa
Samoa: Fuel imports was 19.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Samoa, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2024, fuel imports in Samoa stood at 19.4%.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Samoa peaked at 24.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 1974.
That places Samoa 59th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.5% | — |
| 1963 | 3.4% | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 3.2% | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 3.6% | +11.9% |
| 1966 | 3.6% | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 4.7% | +32.0% |
| 1968 | 4.6% | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 4.3% | -6.9% |
| 1970 | 3.8% | -11.8% |
| 1971 | 4.1% | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 3.5% | -16.5% |
| 1973 | 4.4% | +27.2% |
| 1974 | 3.0% | -31.3% |
| 1975 | 8.3% | +174.3% |
| 1976 | 7.4% | -10.5% |
| 1977 | 8.0% | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 7.7% | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 9.2% | +19.3% |
| 1980 | 16.5% | +78.3% |
| 1981 | 17.8% | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 15.6% | -12.2% |
| 1983 | 17.5% | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 12.5% | -28.6% |
| 2002 | 13.0% | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 13.5% | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 14.3% | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 15.4% | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 15.8% | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 18.6% | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 23.7% | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 18.6% | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 17.6% | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | +21.0% |
| 2012 | 22.7% | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 22.0% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 24.2% | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 14.8% | -38.6% |
| 2016 | 13.6% | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 15.9% | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 18.5% | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 17.0% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 15.9% | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 20.4% | +27.9% |
| 2023 | 22.7% | +11.6% |
| 2024 | 19.4% | -14.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 8 |
| 1970s | 5.9% | 3.0% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 4 |
| 2000s | 16.1% | 12.5% | 23.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 18.8% | 13.6% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.6% | 15.9% | 22.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 56 Tanzania, United Republic of 19.9% compare
- 57 Syrian Arab Republic 19.7% compare
- 58 Japan 19.6% compare
- 60 Singapore 19.1% compare
- 61 Madagascar 18.8% compare
- 62 Lao People's Democratic Republic 18.8% compare
More energy & mining data for Samoa
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Samoa?
- Fuel imports in Samoa was 19.4% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 1974.
- How does Samoa rank for fuel imports?
- Samoa ranks 59th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.