Population
Samoa is higher
Samoa records 218,019, about 2.09× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Samoa is higher
Samoa records 2,840 km², about 3.79× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Samoa is higher
Samoa records $1.18 billion, about 1.99× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇼🇸 Samoa218,019
🇹🇴 Tonga104,175
Samoa’s population is 109% larger than that of Tonga, a difference of 113,844.
Surface area
🇼🇸 Samoa2,840 km²
🇹🇴 Tonga750 km²
Samoa’s surface area is 279% larger than that of Tonga, a difference of 2,090 km².
Population density
🇼🇸 Samoa76.8 /km²
🇹🇴 Tonga139 /km²
Tonga’s population density is 81% higher than that of Samoa, a difference of 62.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇼🇸 Samoa$1.18 billion · 2024
🇹🇴 Tonga$591.1 million · 2023
Samoa’s nominal GDP is 99% larger than that of Tonga, a difference of $584.6 million.
GDP per capita
🇼🇸 Samoa$5,393 · 2024
🇹🇴 Tonga$5,652 · 2023
Tonga’s GDP per capita is 4.8% higher than that of Samoa, a difference of $259.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Apia
Nuku'alofa
Population
218,019
104,175
Surface area
2,840 km²
750 km²
Population density
76.8 /km²
139 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.18 billion · 2024
$591.1 million · 2023
GDP per capita
$5,393 · 2024
$5,652 · 2023
Region
Oceania
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Polynesia
Currency
Samoan tālā · WST · SAT
Tongan paʻanga · TOP · $
Nationality
Samoan
Tongan
Phone code
+685
+676
Internet domain
.ws
.to
ISO codes
WS / WSM
TO / TON
Time zone
Pacific/Apia
Pacific/Tongatapu
Native name
Samoa
Tonga
| Measure | Samoa | Tonga |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Apia | Nuku'alofa |
| Population | 218,019 | 104,175 |
| Surface area | 2,840 km² | 750 km² |
| Population density | 76.8 /km² | 139 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.18 billion · 2024 | $591.1 million · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $5,393 · 2024 | $5,652 · 2023 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Polynesia | Polynesia |
| Currency | Samoan tālā · WST · SAT | Tongan paʻanga · TOP · $ |
| Nationality | Samoan | Tongan |
| Phone code | +685 | +676 |
| Internet domain | .ws | .to |
| ISO codes | WS / WSM | TO / TON |
| Time zone | Pacific/Apia | Pacific/Tongatapu |
| Native name | Samoa | Tonga |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Samoa profile →About Tonga
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific, the last remaining monarchy among the Pacific island nations. Spread across more than 170 islands, it is sometimes called the Friendly Islands, a name given by Captain Cook. Proud of never having been formally colonised, Tonga maintains a strong sense of tradition, faith and royal heritage.
Full Tonga profile →Samoa & Tonga: 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 is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
What is the population of Tonga?
Tonga has a recorded population of approximately 104,175 people.
How big is Tonga?
Tonga covers an area of about 750 km².
What is the population density of Tonga?
Tonga has a population density of roughly 139 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tonga?
Tonga has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $591.1 million as of 2023.
What is the GDP per capita of Tonga?
Tonga has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,652.
What currency is used in Tonga?
Tonga uses the Tongan paʻanga (TOP), with the symbol $.
Where is Tonga located?
Tonga is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
What are people from Tonga called?
People from Tonga are referred to as Tongan.
What is the phone calling code for Tonga?
The international dialing code for Tonga is +676.
What is the internet domain for Tonga?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tonga is .to.
What time zone is Tonga in?
Tonga uses the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.
What is Tonga known for?
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific, the last remaining monarchy among the Pacific island nations. Spread across more than 170 islands, it is sometimes called the Friendly Islands, a name given by Captain Cook. Proud of never having been formally colonised, Tonga maintains a strong sense of tradition, faith and royal heritage.