MigrantoImmigrants in Samoa
3.5K foreigners live in Samoa — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Samoa by country
The 3 largest groups make up 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| American Samoa | 1250 |
| New Zealand | 1164 |
| USA | 284 |
| Australia | 258 |
| Fiji | 105 |
| Tokelau | 81 |
| Tonga | 57 |
| Tuvalu | 55 |
| China | 44 |
| Japan | 37 |
| Papua New Guinea | 34 |
| Germany | 32 |
| United Kingdom | 19 |
| Vanuatu | 11 |
| Kiribati | 10 |
| Cook Islands | 9 |
| Solomon Islands | 8 |
| Canada | 7 |
| France | 6 |
| Nauru | 4 |
| Niue | 4 |
By region of origin
88% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Samoa in numbers
37% of all emigrants from American Samoa live in Samoa
No other country has more people born in American Samoa.
American Samoa are the largest group by a wide margin
36% of all immigrants were born in American Samoa, while the next group accounts for just 33%.
Immigrant population in Samoa over time
Foreigners living in Samoa, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3124 |
| 1995 | 4410 |
| 2000 | 5682 |
| 2005 | 5339 |
| 2010 | 4671 |
| 2015 | 3878 |
| 2020 | 3640 |
| 2024 | 3479 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Samoa, by year
| Year | American Samoa | New Zealanders | Americans | Australians | Fijians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 995 | 1041 | 266 | 236 | 68 |
| 1995 | 1506 | 1468 | 365 | 330 | 120 |
| 2000 | 2007 | 1885 | 463 | 422 | 173 |
| 2005 | 1889 | 1775 | 436 | 396 | 162 |
| 2010 | 1650 | 1551 | 381 | 346 | 142 |
| 2015 | 1379 | 1290 | 316 | 287 | 118 |
| 2020 | 1307 | 1218 | 297 | 270 | 110 |
| 2024 | 1250 | 1164 | 284 | 258 | 105 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Samoa
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Samoa
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Samoa?
Around 3.5K immigrants live in Samoa — the world's #213 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Samoa are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Samoa — that's 3.5K out of a total population of 218K.
Where do most immigrants in Samoa come from?
Most immigrants in Samoa come from American Samoa, New Zealand and USA — these three countries account for about 78% of all immigrants.
How many American Samoa live in Samoa?
Around 1.3K American Samoa live in Samoa — about 36% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Samoa growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Samoa has fallen from 3.9K to 3.5K, about 10%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Samoa come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Samoa. Their children born in Samoa are not included.
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