GDP deflator in American Samoa stood at 135 in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 14% from 118.3 in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 100 (up 35% since). The latest value is the highest since 2002; the lowest was 68.31 in 2005. American Samoa ranked 74th highest of the 209 countries in this dataset in 2022; Sudan ranked first.
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GDP deflator, measured in index, tracks changes in the price level of goods and services in American Samoa. It serves as a primary gauge of purchasing power and cost of living, directly affecting consumer budgets, wage negotiations, and central bank interest rate decisions. Economists distinguish between "headline" inflation (all items) and "core" inflation (excluding volatile food and energy prices) to better understand underlying price trends. In American Samoa, this metric is calculated by statistical agencies through regular surveys of thousands of retail prices across urban and rural areas. The resulting index allows comparisons over time: a value of 120 compared to a base of 100 means prices have risen 20% since the base period. Policymakers typically target a modest positive inflation rate (often around 2%) rather than zero, believing this encourages spending and investment while providing a buffer against deflation.
GDP deflator in American Samoa stood at 135 in 2022, according to World Bank.
The latest value is up 14% from 118.3 in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 100 (up 35% since).
American Samoa ranked 74th highest of the 209 countries in this dataset in 2022; Sudan ranked first.
The latest value is the highest since 2002; the lowest was 68.31 in 2005.
| Indicator | GDP deflator |
|---|---|
| Country | American Samoa |
| Category | Macroeconomics |
| Unit | index |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). GDP deflator — American Samoa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ASM. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS
World Bank. "GDP deflator — American Samoa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ASM. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS.
World Bank. 2026. "GDP deflator — American Samoa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ASM. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS.
@misc{econdash_gdp_deflator_asm,
author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{GDP deflator --- American Samoa}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-deflator/ASM},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.DEFL.ZS}
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