Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Samoa  | Kiribati  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Independent State of Samoa | The Republic of Kiribati |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Apia | Tarawa |
Latitude  | 13° 35′ 0″ S | 1° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 172° 20′ 0″ W | 173° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km, and the total area of Kiribati is 811.19 sq km. Samoa is bigger than Kiribati by 2,019.81 sq km. Samoa is around 3.49 times bigger than Kiribati.
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,831 Sq km | 811.19 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,019.81 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,093 Sq Mile | 313.20 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 779.80 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Apia | Tarawa |
Demonyms  | Samoan | Kiribati |
Official Languages  | Samoan, English | English, Gilbertese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.9 % | 96.2 % |
The people of Samoa are called Samoan, and the people of Kiribati are called Kiribati.
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Samoan tala | Australian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | WST | AUD |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +685 | +686 |
Internet TLD  | .ws | .ki |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | WS | KI |
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | The Banner of Freedom | Teirake kaini Kiribati |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Banner of Freedom | Song of Kiribati |
National Animal  | Manumea | Frigate Bird |
National Bird  | Manumea | Frigatebird |
National Flower  | Tequila Torch Ginger | Plumeria Frangipanis |
National Sport  | Cricket | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Red, white and blue | Red, gold, blue and white |
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 04:29 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+12, +13, +14 |
Current Timezone  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+12, +13, +14 |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Kiribati is [04:29 PM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Samoa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 225,681, and the total population of Kiribati as of 2023 is estimated to be around 133,515.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Samoa had 92,166 more people than Kiribati.
The annual Population Growth in Samoa is 1.22% and the annual population growth in Kiribati is 1.65%.
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25 % | 24 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.1 % | 72.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 3.71 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Tarawa |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 04:29 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 30.05 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 4.63 km/hr, 30 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 79 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) | 3.27 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 209.48 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 159.95 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 43.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (150 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) | Self-harm ( 28 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.6 (people per 100K population) | 6.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 28.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Samoa, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 122 people per 100,000 people in Samoa, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 150 people per 100,000 people in Kiribati, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Samoa, spent [ 6.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Kiribati, spent [ 14.81% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Samoa | Kiribati |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 42.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 46.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Samoa, are 1.35 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Kiribati.
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