Independent State of Samoa
Capital: Apia
Population: 205,5571
Currency: Samoan tala (WST)
Samoa is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, located between Hawaii and New Zealand, comprising the main islands of Upolu and Savai’i, along with several smaller islands. It is known for its lush rainforests, volcanic mountains, beaches, and strong Polynesian culture, including the traditional Fa’a Samoa way of life. The capital and largest city is Apia, situated on the island of Upolu, and serves as the political and economic center. Samoa has a small, open economy based on agriculture (coconut products, taro), remittances, tourism, and development aid. It is a parliamentary democracy, having gained independence from New Zealand in 1962, making it the first Polynesian nation to do so in the 20th century. Samoa is a member of the United Nations (UN), Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and World Trade Organization (WTO).
Growth Rate
0.627
%
Fertility Rate
3.829
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.157
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
71.7
years
Total Population in Samoa
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Samoa.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-12.969
(+0.21)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Samoa are based on the 2021 Population and Housing Census conducted by the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS). Source: Samoa Census 2021 Final Report.