Samoa
Country statistics · 1990–present
Samoa at a Glance
Samoa is home to 218,019 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $7,391, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 71.8 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 218,019 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.0 and a death rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 18.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 4,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Samoa is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $2 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $7,391 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.2% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 71.8 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $293 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.0% (2019), reflecting high literacy rates. Access to safe drinking water reaches 62.5% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.