Samoa Population
East Asia & Pacific · 182nd most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
220,915
The population of Samoa is about 220,915 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 221 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Samoa is ranked 182nd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.56% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 273 thousand. Since 1960 (112 thousand) it has grown by 96%. Population density is 79 people per square kilometre. 18% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
221 thousand
Yearly change
+0.56%
World rank
182nd
Share of world
0.00%
Density
79/km²
Land area
2,780 km²
Life expectancy
71.8 yrs
Births per woman
3.80
GDP per capita
$5,873
GDP
$1.3B
Population of Samoa, 1960–2050
Samoa population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 112,490 | — | 40 |
| 1970 | 140,400 | +1.57% | 51 |
| 1980 | 164,322 | +0.88% | 59 |
| 1990 | 169,042 | +0.16% | 61 |
| 2000 | 181,685 | +0.78% | 65 |
| 2010 | 193,023 | +0.79% | 69 |
| 2020 | 211,944 | +1.03% | 76 |
| 2024 | 218,019 | +0.63% | 78 |
| 2026proj. | 220,528 | +0.56% | 79 |
| 2030proj. | 225,971 | +0.65% | 81 |
| 2040proj. | 247,196 | +1.04% | 89 |
| 2050proj. | 272,726 | +0.90% | 98 |
Samoa vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 806 times as many people as Samoa. Bangladesh is 17.2 times more densely populated.
Samoa population: questions and answers
What is the population of Samoa in 2026?
About 220,528 (221 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Samoa's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.56% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Samoa?
About 79 people per km², with a land area of 2,780 km².
What will the population of Samoa be in 2050?
About 273 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Samoa?
Apia.
What is the life expectancy in Samoa?
71.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.