Bank Depositors Statistics in Samoa (2026)
In 2023, commercial bank depositors in Samoa stood at 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 1,023.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Samoa ranks #5 of 12 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #29 of 95 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Depositors in Samoa as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +32.6% (2023)
- Up from 1,023.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +6.8% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 389.6 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 389.6 per 1,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 389.6 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Samoa.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #5 of 12 (2023)
- Samoa ranks 5 of 12 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #29 of 95 (2023)
- Samoa ranks 29 of 95 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 1,117.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Samoa (1,356.9 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 1,117.2 per 1,000 adults across the 12 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1,621.4 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.1%); not an official figure.
- Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 1,416.3 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Samoa (2014)
- 21.2% (2014)
- 21.2% of the population in Samoa used the internet in 2014 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 218,019 (2024)
- Samoa had a population of 218,019 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,357 | +32.6% |
| 2022 | 1,023 | −8.8% |
| 2021 | 1,123 | −10.6% |
| 2020 | 1,256 | +15.6% |
| 2019 | 1,087 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 1,039 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 955 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 896 | −0.0% |
| 2015 | 896 | −0.9% |
| 2014 | 904 | −4.3% |
| 2013 | 944 | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 837 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 777 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 690 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 686 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 655 | +18.9% |
| 2007 | 550 | −0.0% |
| 2006 | 551 | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 498 | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 390 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Samoa?
Commercial bank depositors in Samoa stood at 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Samoa compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Samoa ranks 5 of 12 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 1,356.9 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 1,117.2 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Samoa rank globally on bank depositors?
Samoa ranks 29 of 95 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank depositors in Samoa look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 1,621.4 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.1%); not an official figure.
How recent is the bank depositors data for Samoa?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Samoa.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.DPTR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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