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The Government of Samoa, through the Samoa Bureau of Statistics, launched the National IDentification Policy, marking an important step toward establishing a secure and reliable National Identification System for Samoa. The launch, held at Taumeasina Island Resort, was celebrated by key stakeholders involved in the… Read More »𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was honoured to receive a drone, multispectral camera, and laptops from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The equipment will support the implementation of agricultural statistical activities in Samoa by enhancing data collection, analysis, and… Read More »FAO hands over advanced equipment to strengthen agricultural statistics in Samoa

We’re one step closer! Listing and Mapping Update phase of the Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 has officially wrapped up! Our teams covered every corner of our beautiful islands to ensure no one is left behind. Faamalo to every Enumerator, Supervisor, and Headquarters staff… Read More »Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 Listing and Mapping Wrap Up

FAAMAUINA O LE ANAPOGI A LE MALO MA SAMOA ATOA – Aso Lulu 8 Aperila 2026

Our Government Statistician, Leota Aliielua Salani represented Samoa at the 57th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UN57SC) held from 3–6 March at the United Nations. The Commission brings together chief statisticians and senior officials from around the world to discuss and guide how… Read More »United Nations Statistical Commission 57th Session (2026)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE ASSOCIATE MINISTER FOR THE SAMOA BUREAU OF STATISTICS AFIOGA TILAFONO DAVID HUNTER: Launching of Samoa’s Monetary Poverty Assessment Report 2023 and Samoa’s Multidimensional Poverty Index Report 2023 Tanoa Hotel 6th February 2026 Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga –… Read More »OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF THE 2023 SAMOA’S MONETARY POVERTY ASSESSMENT REPORT AND SAMOA’S MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX REPORT 2023

We extend our sincere gratitude to DFAT through the TAUTAI Governance for Economic Growth project for the generous financial support that made this initiative a reality. Our heartfelt thanks also go to the ABS Pacific Programme for their dedication in facilitating the week-long program, and… Read More »Extends Sincere Thanks to Australian Bureau of Statistics for Knowledge Sharing Mission

📌 Samoa and Australia Join forces to drive data innovation ❖ Peer-to-peer exchange aims to strengthen governance, leadership, and digital systems for smarter development. Four officials from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) are heading to Canberra, Australia, from 17–21 November for a peer-to-peer learning… Read More »Press Release: SBS and ABS Twinning Arrangement

NDID Policy Stakeholder consultations included private financial institutions, telecom operators, utilities, NGOs, and development partners. The Samoa Bureau of Statistics held a stakeholder consultation on the National Digital Identification (NDID) Policy, engaging key sectors to refine the proposed framework. The session focused on enhancing interoperability,… Read More »NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION (NDID) Policy Consultation with Stakeholder