NEWS & EVENTS

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

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

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)

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

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