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𝗧𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗮 𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮 O le vaiaso lona lua lenei talu ona amata le Tusigaigoa e aoina mai ai faamaumauga o Tagata ma Fale. O lenei galuega o lo’o fa’afoeina ma mata’itu e le Ofisa… Read More »Population and Housing Census 2026 Week 2 Update

𝗧𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗮 𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭 O le 𝗮𝘀𝗼 𝟭𝟯 𝗼 𝗢𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, sa amatlia ai le 𝗧𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗮 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗶𝗮 a le tatou atunu’u, o lo’o aoina mai ai faamaumauga o tagata ma fale. O lenei galuega o… Read More »Population and Housing Census 2026 Week 1 Update

SAMOA BUREAU OF STATISTICS LAUNCHES DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH- MULTIPLE INDICATOR CLUSTER SURVEY (DHS-MICS) 2025 REPORT Today, 8 October 2026, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) marked another important milestone in strengthening the availability of quality data for evidence-based planning and decision-making, with the official launch… Read More »DHS-MICS 2025 Report officially launched

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

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

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