Celebrating World Statistics Day 2025 – A Resounding Success! The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) proudly hosted a successful celebration of World Statistics Day 2025, bringing together government representatives, development partners, schools, and the wider community to honour the power and importance of statistics in… Read More »World Statistics Day 2025 Celebrated

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics proudly joined the global commemoration of World Mental Health Week 2025, standing together to raise awareness and support positive mental well-being for all. Staff across the office wore green – the international color for mental health – to show solidarity… Read More »World Mental Health Week 2025

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS), in partnership with the Tautai (Samoa and Australia partnership) and UNDP, will lead Samoa’s celebration of World Statistics Day 2025 on 20 October with day of activities under the global theme: “Driving Change with Quality Statistics and Data for… Read More »SBS gears up for World Statistics Day 2025 Celebrations

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

Strengthening Data Collection through Partnership – Samoa Bureau of Statistics & FAO On 4 July 2025, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was honoured to receive a generouscontribution of IT tablets from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), officially handed over by… Read More »Strengthening Data Collection through Partnership – Samoa Bureau of Statistics & FAO

On 7 July, we officially commenced a two-week training program for enumerators and supervisors of the 2025 Samoa Agriculture Survey (SAS) — a vital national initiative to update Samoa’s agricultural data since the last Census in 2019. The training was officially opened by Government Statistician… Read More »Enumerator and Supervisor Training for the 2025 Samoa Agriculture Survey (SAS) Officially Underway

Official Handover of Tablets from the World Food Programme (WFP) On 18 June, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was privileged to receive a generous donation of Tablets from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), officially handed over by Ms. Sabine Bongi, Head of… Read More »Official Handover of Tablets from the World Food Programme (WFP)

What a week it’s been! SBS wrapped up Week 63 of Samoa’s Independence Celebration with laughter, unity, and unforgettable fun games! From coconut husking to tug-of-war, our team brought the energy, the smiles, and the Samoan spirit of togetherness. Here’s to 63 years of pride,… Read More »SBS Celebrates 63 Years of Samoan Independence Week