National Accounts & Finance Statistics Division
The National Accounts and Finance Statistics Division (NAFSD) is responsible for the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of Samoa’s official macroeconomic and public finance statistics. The Division plays a central role in measuring and monitoring the performance of the national economy through the production of National Accounts, Government Finance Statistics (GFS), Formal Employment Statistics, and other key economic indicators.
The Division produces quarterly and annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates using internationally recognized statistical standards and methodologies. These statistics provide comprehensive information on economic growth, sectoral performance, expenditure patterns, national income, and other aggregate economic indicators that support evidence-based policymaking, development planning, and investment decisions.
In the area of public finance, the Division compiles and publishes Government Finance Statistics, providing detailed information on government revenue, expenditure, financing, and fiscal operations. These statistics contribute to fiscal transparency, economic monitoring, and regional and international reporting obligations.
The Division also produces Formal Employment Statistics and Industrial Production Indicators, which provide valuable insights into labour market conditions and business activity within the economy. Through these outputs, the Division supports government ministries, development partners, researchers, businesses, and the wider public in understanding economic trends and emerging developments.
As part of Samoa’s ongoing statistical development programme, the Division leads major initiatives aimed at strengthening macroeconomic statistics, including GDP rebasing, the development of Supply and Use Tables (SUTs), the implementation of Business Activity Surveys (BAS), and the establishment of the Integrated Business Information Database (IBID). These initiatives enhance the accuracy, coverage, and quality of economic statistics while providing a robust framework for continuous monitoring of business performance and structural changes within the economy.
Through the production of high-quality, reliable, and timely statistics, the National Accounts and Finance Statistics Division contributes to informed decision-making and supports Samoa’s sustainable economic development.
ACEO National Accounts & Finance Statistics DivisionOloapu Tanielu Isara
- tanielu.isara@sbs.gov.ws
Principal Statistician - GFS Unit
Fitimaleula Tipi
Principal Statistician - National Accounts
Ianeta Sa'u
Senior Statistician - GFS Unit
Baby Tavita
Senior Statistician - GDP Production
Jedidiah Josiah Maafi
Senior Statistician - GDP ExpenditureSulufaiga Tuuga
Statistical Officer - GFS Unit
Orleans Sila
Statistical Officer - GDP Production
Christina Ronnie Iakopo
