Launch of the Intelligence Report on Strengthening the Birth Registration System in Samoa

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 February 2026, and is being

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, and partner organizations to strengthen

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 – Lau Afioga i le Tiakono

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 for their warm hospitality. Finally,

📌 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 mission with the Australian Bureau

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 and Statistics (HOPS 7), held