These factors combined with rising food prices have made healthy diets increasingly difficult to access. To address this, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the World Food Programme conducted a Cost of the Diet analysis.
Findings shows that while most households can afford a basic energy-only diet, over 40% cannot afford a nutritious one. A nutritious diet costs more than four times as much, and if made entirely from local foods, it’s twice as expensive as one with imported items.
The findings highlight the need to strengthen local food systems and align agriculture, health, education, and trade policies. A coordinated, multisectoral approach is essential to ensure all Samoans have access to affordable, nutritious diets.
Citation: WFP. 2025. Cost of the Diet Analysis in Samoa: An Analysis of the Cost and Affordability of Diets, Nutrient Gaps and Modelling of Interventions to Improve Diets in Samoa. Suva.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71958/wfp131033