Quick Data on Samoa
Short Name | Samoa |
Capital | Apia |
Long Name | Independent State of Samoa |
Country Code | WS |
Continent | Oceania |
Total Area | 2,831 sq km |
Population | 203,774 |
Language | Samoan, English |
Nationality | Samoan(s) |
Geography of Samoa
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 13 35 S, 172 20 W, Samoa neighbors n/a. The terrain in Samoa is described as two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rugged mountains in interior, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Samoa: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October).
Surface Total | 2,831 sq km |
Land Surface | 2,821 sq km |
Water Surface | 10 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 403 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Mount Silisili 1,857 m |
Resources of Samoa
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being hardwood forests, fish, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 12.40% of Samoa, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 60.40%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 12.40% | 350 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 60.40% | 1,704 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 27.20% | 767 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Samoa
The population of the country is estimated at 203,774 people, with the biggest urban area having 36,000 APIA (capital) (2018). Known as Samoan(s), the people from Samoa come from diversified ethnic groups such as Samoan 96%, Samoan/New Zealander 2%, other 1.9% (2011 est.). The official language is Samoan, English. Religions: Protestant 54.9% (Congregationalist 29%, Methodist 12.4%, Assembly of God 6.8%, Seventh Day Adventist 4.4%, other Protestant 2.3%), Roman Catholic 18.8%, Mormon 16.9%, Worship Centre 2.8%, other Christian 3.6%, other 2.9% (includes Baha’i, Muslim), none 0.2% (2016 est.).
Population | 203,774 |
Nationality | Samoan(s) |
Official Language | Samoan, English |
Other Languages | Samoan (Polynesian) (official) 91.1%, Somoan/English 6.7%, English (official) 0.5%, other 0.2%, unspecified 1.6% (2006 est.) |
Birth Rate | 19.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 5.4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 17.90% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.34 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Samoa
Samoa is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law and customary law; judicial review of legislative acts with respect to fundamental rights of the citizen.
Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Samoa |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 21 years of age; universal |
Economy of Samoa
From a population total of 203,774, the labor force is 50,700 (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: coconuts, nonu, bananas, taro, yams, coffee, cocoa. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: food processing, building materials, auto parts. Its exports cover fish, coconut oil and cream, nonu, copra, taro, automotive parts, garments, beer. The main import products are: machinery and equipment, industrial supplies, foodstuffs.
Exports | $27.5 million (2014 est.) |
Imports | $89.29 billion (2018 est.) |
Export Partners | Australia 22.9%, NZ 22.8%, American Samoa 22.1%, Afghanistan 14.9%, US 5.9% (2017) |
Import Partners | NZ 22%, Singapore 20.7%, US 12.5%, China 10.1%, Australia 8.6%, Fiji 5.2% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $5,700 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 132 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 58,508 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 29.40% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Samoa, statistics sectio