Rank #4 by World Population
🇦🇸American Samoa
American Samoa has a population of 47,521, ranking #4 in the world. The capital is Pago Pago. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
47,521
Population
#4
World Rank
72.9
Life Expectancy
-
GDP Per Capita
American Samoa, #4 by world population
American Samoa Population History (1960-2024)
The country of American Samoa had a population of 20,133 in 1960 and 46,765 in 2024, a 2.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 57,062 in 2002. Average annual growth rate: 1.34%.
46,765
Population (2024)
20,133
Population (1960)
57,062
Peak (2002)
1.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,133 |
| 1961 | 20,666 |
| 1962 | 21,298 |
| 1963 | 21,966 |
| 1964 | 22,673 |
| 1965 | 23,406 |
| 1966 | 24,136 |
| 1967 | 24,863 |
| 1968 | 25,614 |
| 1969 | 26,375 |
| 1970 | 27,026 |
| 1971 | 27,533 |
| 1972 | 27,995 |
| 1973 | 28,436 |
| 1974 | 28,875 |
| 1975 | 29,390 |
| 1976 | 29,959 |
| 1977 | 30,521 |
| 1978 | 31,076 |
| 1979 | 31,611 |
| 1980 | 32,403 |
| 1981 | 33,584 |
| 1982 | 34,909 |
| 1983 | 36,271 |
| 1984 | 37,667 |
| 1985 | 39,103 |
| 1986 | 40,571 |
| 1987 | 42,072 |
| 1988 | 43,615 |
| 1989 | 45,191 |
| 1990 | 46,640 |
| 1991 | 47,882 |
| 1992 | 49,038 |
| 1993 | 50,159 |
| 1994 | 51,251 |
| 1995 | 52,316 |
| 1996 | 53,353 |
| 1997 | 54,362 |
| 1998 | 55,334 |
| 1999 | 56,248 |
| 2000 | 56,855 |
| 2001 | 57,053 |
| 2002 | 57,062 |
| 2003 | 56,971 |
| 2004 | 56,818 |
| 2005 | 56,617 |
| 2006 | 56,374 |
| 2007 | 56,113 |
| 2008 | 55,828 |
| 2009 | 55,528 |
| 2010 | 55,228 |
| 2011 | 54,895 |
| 2012 | 54,489 |
| 2013 | 54,006 |
| 2014 | 53,466 |
| 2015 | 52,878 |
| 2016 | 52,245 |
| 2017 | 51,586 |
| 2018 | 50,908 |
| 2019 | 50,209 |
| 2020 | 49,761 |
| 2021 | 49,225 |
| 2022 | 48,342 |
| 2023 | 47,521 |
| 2024 | 46,765 |
Demographics
| Population | 47,521 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.71% |
| Urban Population | 81.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.29 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | - |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
-
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
900
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
Development & Connectivity
237.6
People per km2
-1,159
Net Migration
Environment
85.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
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American Samoa in global context
American Samoa is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
American Samoa has a population of 47,521, ranking #4 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -1.71%.
Life expectancy in American Samoa is 72.9 years.
GDP data for American Samoa is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.
81.4% of American Samoa's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 237.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for American Samoa is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
American Samoa is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 47,521. The population is in decline, around -1.7% annually.
Life expectancy is 72.9 years, with a fertility rate of 2.3 births per woman, and 81.4% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.