Modernising Samoa’s Statistical System – Leveraging Innovative Data for Official Statistics

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 of the Demographic and Health-Multiple

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 to visit households across the

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 use of maps and assigned

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 project. As Samoa moves towards

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 Raikoti and Mr Bertrand Buffiere.

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 NPF Conference Room, Level 3.