What share of Samoa's population lives in Apia?

That is about 16.8% of Samoa's 2021 population as estimated by the World Bank (213,779).

Apia: population and official figures

Population (city proper)

35,974

6 November 2021

What is the population of Apia?

Apia, the capital of Samoa, had 35,974 inhabitants (city proper) on 6 November 2021, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Apia?

Women and girls made up 50.0% of residents (17,984 female, 17,990 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Apia?

In Samoa, cities and towns are run by non-traditional: Government representatives (sui o le malo). Liaison with government where no traditional fono exists.

How local power works in Samoa

Up a level: all cities in Samoa · Samoa · government and power

Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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