What is the Population of Samoa?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Samoa has a population of approximately 205,557 people, making it the 177th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 2,842 km², the population density is roughly 72 people per km².
| Population | 205,557 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 177th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 2,842 km² |
| Population density | 72 / km² |
| Demonym | Samoan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Samoa | 205,557 | 177th |
| Vanuatu | 321,409 | 174th |
| Barbados | 267,800 | 175th |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 209,607 | 176th |
| Saint Lucia | 184,100 | 178th |
| Seychelles | 122,729 | 179th |
| Kiribati | 120,740 | 180th |
Samoa in context
- Samoa covers 2,842 km², making it the 168th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
- 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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Population of Samoa — FAQ
What is the population of Samoa?
The population of Samoa is approximately 205,557 (206,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Samoa in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Samoa at approximately 205,557 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Samoa is the 177th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Samoa?
Approximately 205,557 people live in Samoa, making it the 177th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Samoa rank by population?
Samoa is the 177th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Samoa?
Samoa has a population density of roughly 72 people per km², based on a land area of 2,842 km².
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