Rank #159 by World Population
🇼🇸Samoa
Samoa has a population of 216,663, ranking #159 in the world. The capital is Apia. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Upper middle income
216,663
Population
#159
World Rank
71.7
Life Expectancy
$4,823
GDP Per Capita
Samoa, #159 by world population
Samoa Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Samoa had a population of 112,490 in 1960 and 218,019 in 2024, a 93.8% growth over 64 years. The peak was 218,019 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.
218,019
Population (2024)
112,490
Population (1960)
218,019
Peak (2024)
1.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 112,490 |
| 1961 | 115,496 |
| 1962 | 118,597 |
| 1963 | 121,764 |
| 1964 | 124,894 |
| 1965 | 127,978 |
| 1966 | 131,073 |
| 1967 | 133,764 |
| 1968 | 136,020 |
| 1969 | 138,233 |
| 1970 | 140,400 |
| 1971 | 142,503 |
| 1972 | 144,538 |
| 1973 | 146,516 |
| 1974 | 149,431 |
| 1975 | 153,344 |
| 1976 | 157,113 |
| 1977 | 159,753 |
| 1978 | 161,375 |
| 1979 | 162,882 |
| 1980 | 164,322 |
| 1981 | 165,678 |
| 1982 | 166,484 |
| 1983 | 166,714 |
| 1984 | 166,796 |
| 1985 | 166,849 |
| 1986 | 167,061 |
| 1987 | 167,661 |
| 1988 | 168,346 |
| 1989 | 168,768 |
| 1990 | 169,042 |
| 1991 | 169,368 |
| 1992 | 170,331 |
| 1993 | 171,774 |
| 1994 | 173,159 |
| 1995 | 174,571 |
| 1996 | 176,071 |
| 1997 | 177,547 |
| 1998 | 178,905 |
| 1999 | 180,275 |
| 2000 | 181,685 |
| 2001 | 183,166 |
| 2002 | 184,471 |
| 2003 | 185,430 |
| 2004 | 186,249 |
| 2005 | 186,978 |
| 2006 | 187,709 |
| 2007 | 188,753 |
| 2008 | 190,107 |
| 2009 | 191,513 |
| 2010 | 193,023 |
| 2011 | 194,713 |
| 2012 | 196,498 |
| 2013 | 198,268 |
| 2014 | 200,037 |
| 2015 | 201,782 |
| 2016 | 203,499 |
| 2017 | 205,415 |
| 2018 | 207,582 |
| 2019 | 209,780 |
| 2020 | 211,944 |
| 2021 | 213,779 |
| 2022 | 215,261 |
| 2023 | 216,663 |
| 2024 | 218,019 |
Demographics
| Population | 216,663 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.65% |
| Urban Population | 17.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.83 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 71.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 12.6 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$4,823
GDP Per Capita
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
80.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
23,900
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
6.1%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
12.6
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
32
Mobile Subs per 100
77.9
People per km2
-2,810
Net Migration
Environment
57.6%
Forest Area
Samoa Climate
Samoa has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 3101 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
3101
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 433 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 332 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 347 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 228 mm |
| May | 26° / 80° | 194 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 131 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 145 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 128 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 169 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 317 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 283 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 394 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Samoa
The most comfortable months to visit Samoa are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Samoa in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa has a population of 216,663, ranking #159 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.65%.
Life expectancy in Samoa is 71.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 12.6 per 1,000 live births.
Samoa's GDP per capita is $4,823. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
17.5% of Samoa's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 77.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Samoa is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Samoa are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Samoa has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C and about 3101 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Samoa is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 216,663. The population is growing slowly, about 0.6% annually.
Samoa is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $4,823. Life expectancy is 71.7 years, with a fertility rate of 3.8 births per woman, and 17.5% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.