What Language Do They Speak in Samoa?

Official languages of Samoa Samoan, English

Facts last checked 9 October 2026.

Samoa has 2 official languages: Samoan, English.

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Languages of Samoa at a glance

Official languages	Samoan, English
Number of official languages	2
Countries on this site where Samoan is official	1
People (demonym)	Samoan
Capital	Apia
Internet domain	.ws

Samoa in context

Samoa covers 2,842 km², making it the 168th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
Its population density of about 72 people per km² ranks 113th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
Samoa has no land borders with other countries on this site.
With 205,557 people, Samoa holds about 65.0% of the population of Polynesia.
With 2 official languages, Samoa has more than most countries on this site.
Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
Samoa is a member state of the United Nations.

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Useful phrases for visitors to Samoa

Everyday Samoan phrases you will hear and use in Samoa:

English	Samoan
Hello	Talofa
Thank you	Fa'afetai
Please	Fa'amolemole
Goodbye	Tofa
Yes	Ioe
No	Leai

Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.

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