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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

Community consultations were held with Sui o Nu’u (SN), Sui Tamaitai o Nu’u (STN), and youth representatives in both Upolu and Savaii. Participants shared practical insights grounded in their lived experiences of accessing services, navigating documentation requirements, and supporting diverse community needs, including elders, youth,… Read More »NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION (NDID) Policy Consultation with Sui o Nu’u and Sui o Tama’ita’i, Upolu and Savaii

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

Samoa Bureau of Statistics Congratulates Leota Aliielua Salani The Samoa Bureau of Statistics warmly congratulates Leota Aliielua Salani on his re-appointment as Government Statistician by Cabinet. His extensive expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the Bureau’s role in delivering accurate and timely… Read More »Leota Aliielua Salani Re-Appointed as the Government Statistician

As the lead organization for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) in Samoa, this week staff at the Samoa Bureau of Statistics proudly wore yellow to mark World Breastfeeding Week, showing our support for the health and rights of mothers and babies in Samoa. The… Read More »SBS Supports Breastfeeding Week 2025.

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) held a handover ceremony on 8 July for IT equipment generously provided by the Australian Government through the Tautai Facility. The equipment, including laptops and a smart whiteboard screen, will support the 2025 Samoa Agriculture Survey (SAS) and further… Read More »Handover of IT Equipment from DFAT through the Tautai Facility to SBS