CENSUSES

The Department of Statistics has been conducting censuses on Housing and Population and Agriculture, the latter normally undertaken in every ten (10) years in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The Population and Housing Census was carried out every 5 years except the 2001 Census which has a 10 year period.

On this page, we try to provide brief descriptions about each activity being undertaken. Included also are key findings or highlights from the results. Full reports (those that are currently available) can be accessed at our products and services page

As we continue to improve and expand our website, the content of this page will also be improved. Follow the hyper links for more information about the statistical activities listed below.

Census of Population and Housing

Census of Population and Housing 2006

Census of Population and Housing 2001

Census of Agriculture

Census of Agriculture 1999

SURVEYS

Sample surveys are not cheap to carry out in Samoa. While it would be good to conduct surveys at a more regular intervals - it is the cost of running them that have an impact on how often they are conducted. Apart from the market survey which the Department regularly conducts to compile its monthly CPI, major surveys have aslo been conducted.

Surveys of Agriculture 2000

Surveys of Agriculture 2002

2002 Household Income and Expenditure survey

1997 Household Income and Expenditure survey

Demographic and Vital Statistics Survey 2000