Migrant populations in Samoa
Samoa: Migrant populations was 3,843 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
3,843
World rank
212th
of 228 countries
All-time high
5,998
in 2000
All-time low
3,357
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Samoa, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Samoa recorded 3,843 for migrant populations in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Samoa peaked at 5,998 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3,357, in 1990.
That places Samoa 212th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Migrant populations in Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,357 | — |
| 1995 | 4,694 | +39.8% |
| 2000 | 5,998 | +27.8% |
| 2005 | 5,746 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 5,122 | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 4,255 | -16.9% |
| 2020 | 4,021 | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 3,843 | -4.4% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 3,843 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 2% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 3,843 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 7% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,026 | 3,357 | 4,694 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,872 | 5,746 | 5,998 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,688 | 4,255 | 5,122 | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,932 | 3,843 | 4,021 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 209 Western Sahara 5,628 compare
- 210 Palau 5,212 compare
- 211 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4,820 compare
- 213 Tonga 3,581 compare
- 214 Vanuatu 3,315 compare
- 215 Marshall Islands 3,309 compare
More population data for Samoa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5509 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1344 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 320.02 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.35 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3812 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.307 (2100)
- Population density 137.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 25,608 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Samoa?
- Migrant populations in Samoa was 3,843 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 5,998 in 2000.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,357 in 1990.
- How does Samoa rank for migrant populations?
- Samoa ranks 212th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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