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Population

🇼🇸 Samoa218,019
🇹🇰 TokelauNo data

Population data is unavailable for Tokelau, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇼🇸 Samoa2,840 km²
🇹🇰 TokelauNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Tokelau, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇼🇸 Samoa76.8 /km²
🇹🇰 TokelauNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Tokelau, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇼🇸 Samoa$1.18 billion · 2024
🇹🇰 TokelauNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Tokelau, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇼🇸 Samoa$5,393 · 2024
🇹🇰 TokelauNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Tokelau, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Apia

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Population

218,019

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Surface area

2,840 km²

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Population density

76.8 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$1.18 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$5,393 · 2024

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Region

Oceania

Oceania

Subregion

Polynesia

Polynesia

Currency

Samoan tālā · WST · SAT

New Zealand dollar · NZD · $

Nationality

Samoan

Tokelauan

Phone code

+685

+690

Internet domain

.ws

.tk

ISO codes

WS / WSM

TK / TKL

Time zone

Pacific/Apia

Pacific/Fakaofo

Native name

Samoa

Tokelau

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About Samoa

Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.

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About Tokelau

Tokelau is a small archipelago and overseas territory of New Zealand located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprised of three atolls: Ata U, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. It has a population of approximately 1,200 people, largely indigenous Tongan influence and habit e 
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Samoa & Tokelau: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Samoa?

The capital of Samoa is Apia.

What is the population of Samoa?

Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 218,019 people.

How big is Samoa?

Samoa covers an area of about 2,840 km².

What is the population density of Samoa?

Samoa has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Samoa?

Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.18 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Samoa?

Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,393.

What currency is used in Samoa?

Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST), with the symbol SAT.

Where is Samoa located?

Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from Samoa called?

People from Samoa are referred to as Samoan.

What is the phone calling code for Samoa?

The international dialing code for Samoa is +685.

What is the internet domain for Samoa?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa is .ws.

What time zone is Samoa in?

Samoa uses the Pacific/Apia time zone.

What is Samoa known for?

Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.

What currency is used in Tokelau?

Tokelau uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD), with the symbol $.

Where is Tokelau located?

Tokelau is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from Tokelau called?

People from Tokelau are referred to as Tokelauan.

What is the phone calling code for Tokelau?

The international dialing code for Tokelau is +690.

What is the internet domain for Tokelau?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tokelau is .tk.

What time zone is Tokelau in?

Tokelau uses the Pacific/Fakaofo time zone.

What is Tokelau known for?

Tokelau is a small archipelago and overseas territory of New Zealand located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprised of three atolls: Ata U, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. It has a population of approximately 1,200 people, largely indigenous Tongan influence and habit e 
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