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2026 Population and Housing Census Enumerator Training The Samoa Bureau of Statistics is conducting enumerator training from 28 September to 9 October 2026 in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census. This specialized training equips enumerators with the essential knowledge and skills needed… Read More »Enumerator Training for 2026 PHC

Last week, the Census and Survey Division conducted training for supervisors in preparation for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀.The training equipped supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to lead enumerator teams during community visits and fieldwork. Key areas covered included team coordination, the… Read More »Supervisors Training done in preparations for 2026 PHC

From 24–28 August 2026, the Census, Survey and Demography Team as well as the nominated staff from the Data Processing and ICT Division took part in training on Survey Solutions, delivered with the support of Pacific Community (SPC) trainers and survey design specialists, Mr Toga… Read More »Technical Training on Survey Solutions

Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) Population and Housing Census (PHC) Stakeholders Consultation underway for the 2026 PHC The Samoa Bureau of Statistics through its Census, Demography and Survey Statistics Division conducted its 3 days Stakeholders consultation from the 11th -13th of August 2026 at the… Read More »PHC Stakeholders Consultation underway for the 2026 PHC

Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) Holds Induction Program for New Staff 2026 The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) successfully held its Induction Program today, welcoming newly recruited staff members to the organization. The program provided participants with an overview of SBS’s mandate, organizational structure, workplace… Read More »SBS Induction Program for New Staff 2026

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) proudly celebrates Public Service Day 2026 under the theme “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Accountability, Participation & Inclusion” Today, we recognize the dedication and contributions of public servants who work tirelessly to serve the people of Samoa. SBS remains… Read More »SBS proudly celebrates Public Service Day 2026

Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) successfully concluded Days 2 and 3 of the Stakeholder Sensemaking Workshop, bringing together key partners and stakeholders to discuss important aspects of strengthening Samoa’s statistical system. The sessions focused on administrative data use, digital and data readiness, governance arrangements, and… Read More »2 Days Stakeholder Sensemaking Workshop

In preparation for the Population- Housing Listing and Mapping Update fieldwork, the Census, Surveys and Demography Statistics Division of the Samoa Bureau of Statistics commenced a one week training program on Monday, 23 February 2026. The training will continue throughout the week until Friday, 27… Read More »Samoa Population-Housing Listing and Mapping Update Training

Samoa DHS–MICS 2025 Data Workshop Opens The Samoa Bureau of Statistics officially opened the Samoa Demographic and Health Survey–Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (DHS-MICS) 2025 Data Interpretation and Report Compilation (DIRC) Workshop, at Lava Hotel. The 5-day workshop brings together officials from government ministries, stakeholders, agencies,… Read More »Samoa DHS-MICS 2025 Data Workshop Opens

Samoa Participates in the 7th Regional Meeting of Heads of Planning and Statistics (HOPS 7)3–6 November 2025 | Wellington, New ZealandPhotos courtesy of SPC The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) is pleased to highlight Samoa’s participation in the 7th Regional Meeting of Heads of Planning… Read More »7th Regional Meeting of Heads of Planning and Statistics (HOPS)