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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

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was honoured to receive a drone, multispectral camera, and laptops from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The equipment will support the implementation of agricultural statistical activities in Samoa by enhancing data collection, analysis, and… Read More »FAO hands over advanced equipment to strengthen agricultural statistics in Samoa

We’re one step closer! Listing and Mapping Update phase of the Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 has officially wrapped up! Our teams covered every corner of our beautiful islands to ensure no one is left behind. Faamalo to every Enumerator, Supervisor, and Headquarters staff… Read More »Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 Listing and Mapping Wrap Up

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