East Asia & Pacific
Samoa Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
5.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+2.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.4%
Recorded in 2017
Record Low
2.1%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
6.9%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.0% | 0.1% | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 4.9% | 0.1% | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 4.9% | 0.1% | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | 1.6% | -24.2% |
| 2021 | 6.7% | 0.8% | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 7.5% | 0.4% | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 7.9% | 0.8% | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | 0.8% | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 9.4% | 0.3% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 9.1% | 0.2% | +1.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
East Asia & Pacific · Unemployment
Similar Rankings
Global · Unemployment
