Is Samoa a RICH Country or Poor Country?

According to the World Bank, Samoa's gross national income (GNI) per capita in 2020 was $4,110. This is lower than the average GNI per capita for lower-middle income countries, which was $4,045 in 2020.

Samoa's economy is largely dependent on agriculture, tourism, and remittances from Samoans living overseas. The country is vulnerable to natural disasters, such as cyclones and earthquakes, which can cause significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture.

Samoa is also facing challenges related to climate change, such as rising sea levels and changes in weather patterns, which are impacting the country's economy and environment.

Despite these challenges, Samoa has made progress in recent years in reducing poverty and improving living standards. The country's poverty rate declined from 21.4% in 2008 to 16.5% in 2017, and the average life expectancy increased from 71.5 years in 2008 to 74.1 years in 2017.

Samoa is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Pacific Islands Forum. The country is also a signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change.