Samoa

Independent State of Samoa

"A Pacific island nation known for its fa'a Samoa culture, traditional tattoos, and tropical beauty."

Polynesia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Apia

-13.82°, -171.77°

Official Languages

English, Samoan

Population

216.66K

Total Area

2.84K km²

Population Density

76.24 people per km²

Currency

Samoan tālā

T

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#174
216,663

Total Population+0.6%

2023
#116
71.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#181
17.5%

Urban Population

2023
#33
3.83

Fertility Rate

2023
#136
58.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#182
$938.2M

GDP+8.6%

2023
#118
$4.3K

GDP per Capita

2023
#55
2.2%

Inflation

2024
#74
4.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#110
38.7

Gini Index

2013

Frequently Asked Questions About Samoa

What is the capital of Samoa?

Samoa's capital city is Apia.

What is the population of Samoa?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Samoa is approximately 216.66K people. This makes it the 174th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Samoa?

Samoa spans a total area of approximately 2,842 square kilometers (1,097.3 square miles).

Which continent is Samoa in?

Samoa is located in Oceania, specifically within the Polynesia subregion.

What is the GDP of Samoa?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Samoa is approximately $938.19M USD. This ranks Samoa as the 182nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.