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Economic Statistics Division

To provide the necessary information to assist in monitoring and evaluating economic activities ensuring diversification and resilience in all economic sectors of the economy, especially at the grass root level. Particular sectors include, Agriculture and Fisheries, Tourism and private sector businesses community

Economic Statistics provide the necessary information to assist in monitoring and evaluating economic activities ensuring diversification and resilience in all economic sectors of the economy, especially at the grassroot level. The sectors of Agriculture and Fisheries and Tourism are of particular importance to the economy of Samoa and statistics on these are used widely by the private sector business community as well as government.

Publish monthly and quarterly Merchandised Trade Data (Improve and update trade valuation & classification of trade data ensuring consistency in data and reporting; HS codes, SITC codes and CDV valuation)
• Improve the quality and coverage of price statistics using results from most recent HIES to rebase CPI
• Review and rebase Local Market Survey.
• Rebase CPI using HIES 2018 data

Collect regular production and RTL indicators for major crops e.g. Kava, taro, cocoa etc to promote domestic agriculture as alternative livelihood – Improve collection of export data.

Publish Monthly CPI Report and Local Market Report.
Publish CPI Rebasing report.

Transport data published in the Statistical Abstract
– i.e. Registered cars by type, including heavy machineries; and transport infrastructure
Bi annual Shipping Statistics report

ACEO Economics Statistics Division
Taala Lilianetelani Hennemann

Principal Statistician - Prices
Terokoraoi Uilelea

Principal Statistician - Trade
Alaiula Abute Ioasa

Senior Statistician - Prices
Siata Tagaloa Ulu - Faamoe

Senior Statistician- Trade
Silaulii Misiluki

Statistical Officer - Prices
Laveaina Loia

Statistical Officer - Prices
Legatasia Auvae

Statistical Officer - Trade
Masani Enele

Statistical Officer - Trade
Faamaile Etuale Liu

Statistical Clerk - Prices CPI & ICP
Eseta Sam Ling

Statistical Clerk - Prices
Tyson Toma Leota

Statistical Clerk - Trade
Vacant

Statistical Clerk - Trade
Joseph Junior Iefata

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