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In 2026, Samoa sees net emigration of 2,792 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 3,843, about 1.8% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 214,071 people left. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-2,792
Net migration rate
-12.7 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
3,843
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 1.8% of the population. The high emigration rate may reflect economic challenges or better opportunities abroad.