Samoa's AI automation rate reached 12% in 2026, reflecting steady growth in digital adoption across key sectors like agriculture and tourism. The country has seen increased investments in AI and machine learning, totaling USD 2.5 million, which supports local startups and government initiatives aimed at digital transformation.
The government has launched five major AI initiatives focusing on improving public services and infrastructure. AI-driven businesses now number 150, contributing to an 8.5% rise in tech-related employment, indicating a positive trajectory towards a more automated and digitized economy, despite Samoa's relatively small scale.