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 ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ 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.
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