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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%.

2002 · 57K19602024
American Samoa population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

46,765

Population (2024)

20,133

Population (1960)

57,062

Peak (2002)

1.34%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196020,133
196120,666
196221,298
196321,966
196422,673
196523,406
196624,136
196724,863
196825,614
196926,375
197027,026
197127,533
197227,995
197328,436
197428,875
197529,390
197629,959
197730,521
197831,076
197931,611
198032,403
198133,584
198234,909
198336,271
198437,667
198539,103
198640,571
198742,072
198843,615
198945,191
199046,640
199147,882
199249,038
199350,159
199451,251
199552,316
199653,353
199754,362
199855,334
199956,248
200056,855
200157,053
200257,062
200356,971
200456,818
200556,617
200656,374
200756,113
200855,828
200955,528
201055,228
201154,895
201254,489
201354,006
201453,466
201552,878
201652,245
201751,586
201850,908
201950,209
202049,761
202149,225
202248,342
202347,521
202446,765

Demographics

Population47,521
Population Growth Rate-1.71%
Urban Population81.4%
Fertility Rate2.29 births/woman
Life Expectancy72.9 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

American Samoa Climate

American Samoa has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 3436 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.2°C

Avg Temp

3436

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

20°30°424mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
American Samoa — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°424 mm
February27° / 80°350 mm
March27° / 80°340 mm
April27° / 80°315 mm
May26° / 79°293 mm
June26° / 79°173 mm
July25° / 78°161 mm
August25° / 78°190 mm
September26° / 78°200 mm
October26° / 79°309 mm
November26° / 79°296 mm
December27° / 80°385 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit American Samoa

The most comfortable months to visit American Samoa are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 23°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

JulyJuneAugust

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American Samoa in global context

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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.

The most comfortable months to visit American Samoa are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

American Samoa has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 3436 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically March and the coldest is July.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

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.