What is gender development index vs. gdp per capita in Samoa?

Gender development index vs. gdp per capita in Samoa was 0.955 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gender development index vs. gdp per capita recorded in Samoa?

The highest recorded value was 0.985 in 2017.

What is the lowest gender development index vs. gdp per capita recorded in Samoa?

The lowest recorded value was 0.921 in 2011.

How does Samoa rank for gender development index vs. gdp per capita?

Samoa ranks 109th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.

Is gender development index vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Samoa?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Samoa data come from?

The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita in Samoa

Name: Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita in Samoa
Creator: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Samoa: Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita was 0.955 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

0.955

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

109th

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.985

in 2017

All-time low

0.921

in 2011

Years of data

1995–2023

Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita in Samoa, 1995–2023

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, gender development index vs. gdp per capita in Samoa stood at 0.955.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gender development index vs. gdp per capita in Samoa peaked at 0.985 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.921, in 2011.

That places Samoa 109th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	0.9298	0.926	0.932	5
2000s	0.9311	0.922	0.936	10
2010s	0.9555	0.921	0.985	10
2020s	0.9617	0.955	0.975	4

Countries ranked near Samoa

106 Bhutan 0.958 compare
107 Bahrain 0.957 compare
107 United Arab Emirates 0.957 compare
109 Libya 0.955 compare
109 Nauru 0.955 compare
109 North Macedonia 0.955 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

More gender data for Samoa

Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,553 (2025)
Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,741 (2025)
Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,547 (2025)
Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,735 (2025)
Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,569 (2025)
Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2,760 (2025)
Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 2,611 (2025)
Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 2,806 (2025)
Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 2,679 (2025)
Age population, age 04, male, interpolated 2,871 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gender development index vs. gdp per capita in Samoa?: Gender development index vs. gdp per capita in Samoa was 0.955 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gender development index vs. gdp per capita recorded in Samoa?: The highest recorded value was 0.985 in 2017.
What is the lowest gender development index vs. gdp per capita recorded in Samoa?: The lowest recorded value was 0.921 in 2011.
How does Samoa rank for gender development index vs. gdp per capita?: Samoa ranks 109th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is gender development index vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Samoa?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Samoa data come from?: The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Gender Development Index vs. GDP per capita
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 183 places, 4,929 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The Gender Development Index (GDI) measures gender inequalities in the achievement of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living.