Digital Adoption in Samoa
21.2% internet use · EGDI rank 140 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Samoa, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Samoa is reported at 21.2% for 2014. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Samoa | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 21.2% | 2014 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Samoa | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | N/A | No comparable 2024 value |
Digital Government
Samoa ranked 140 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.4899 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Samoa |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.4899 |
| Global rank | 140 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Samoa vs. Region and World
Samoa is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Samoa | Pacific island small states | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 21.2% | 61% (2024) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- The direct ITU internet-use observation used here is 21.2% for 2014.
- No comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership percentage is available, so the page does not estimate one.
- Samoa ranked 140th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Samoa use the internet?
21.2% in 2014.
What is Samoa's UN E-Government ranking?
Samoa ranked 140 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4899.
How developed is digital government in Samoa?
Samoa ranked 140 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4899.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Samoa?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
The country-level picture begins with this published observation. Headline internet use for Samoa: 21.2% in 2014, using the direct ITU DataHub country observation. Other telecom indicators keep their own published source years. ITU DataHub
Financial-inclusion indicators. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.