NEWS & EVENTS

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

Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) successfully concluded Days 2 and 3 of the Stakeholder Sensemaking Workshop, bringing together key partners and stakeholders to discuss important aspects of strengthening Samoa’s statistical system. The sessions focused on administrative data use, digital and data readiness, governance arrangements, and… Read More »2 Days Stakeholder Sensemaking Workshop

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)

In preparation for the Population- Housing Listing and Mapping Update fieldwork, the Census, Surveys and Demography Statistics Division of the Samoa Bureau of Statistics commenced a one week training program on Monday, 23 February 2026. The training will continue throughout the week until Friday, 27… Read More »Samoa Population-Housing Listing and Mapping Update Training

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