Inflation Rate (CPI): Samoa

Analysis# Samoa Inflation Rate (CPI) Samoa's inflation rate stands at 3.2% in 2026, reflecting a sharp decline from the extreme volatility of recent years. The current level sits well below the country's all-time peak of 33% in 1980 and above the deflationary trough of -3% in 2021. Over the 50-year span from 1980 to 2026, inflation has contracted by 90.3%, indicating a dramatic long-term moderation in price growth despite significant short-term fluctuations. The most striking recent development was the inflation surge from 2022 to 2023, when the rate jumped from 8.7% to 12%, likely reflecting global supply chain disruptions and commodity price shocks. Recovery has been rapid since then, with inflation cooling to 1.8% in 2025 before settling at 3.2% in 2026. The trajectory suggests Samoa's inflation has stabilized within moderate ranges, though economic conditions remain sensitive to external pressures.