Oceania 0.2M peopleWSM Capital: Apia
Moving to Samoa
While living in Samoa comes with a higher tax burden of 30.7%, expats often benefit from its robust social infrastructure and high quality of life. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from New Zealand.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$8,736.8USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
70.3years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 62/100.
Unemployment
5.0%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
6.3per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
2.2%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
Unknown
Head of State: Va'aletoa Sualauvi II
Head of Gov: Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa
Ruling Party
Human Rights Protection Party, Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi, Samoa Uniting Party, in
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%
Connectivity
21.2%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
38.7/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
13.0%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
5.9%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-2,810
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
68.0 / 100Property Rights
77.1 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
77.6 / 100Government Integrity
64.1 / 100Tax Burden Score
79.3 / 100Government Spending
75.2 / 100Fiscal Health
98.7 / 100Business Freedom
63.7 / 100Labor Freedom
73.7 / 100Monetary Freedom
69.4 / 100Trade Freedom
67.2 / 100Investment Freedom
40.0 / 100Financial Freedom
30.0 / 100Climate Profile (Apia)
Jan
28 °C
min 24°29 rain days
Feb
28 °C
min 25°26 rain days
Mar
29 °C
min 25°28 rain days
Apr
29 °C
min 25°30 rain days
May
29 °C
min 25°27 rain days
Jun
29 °C
min 25°20 rain days
Jul
29 °C
min 24°18 rain days
Aug
29 °C
min 24°19 rain days
Sep
29 °C
min 24°21 rain days
Oct
30 °C
min 24°26 rain days
Nov
30 °C
min 25°26 rain days
Dec
30 °C
min 25°31 rain days