American Samoa vs China: Population aged 15-24 years
American Samoa
8.53 thousands
in 2025
China
163,206 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
China rank
2nd
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- American Samoa
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 163,206 thousands against 8.53 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 163,197 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and China ranks 2nd of 3 groups.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.73 thousands | 174,080 thousands | 174,075 thousands | China |
| 1980s | 8.13 thousands | 226,550 thousands | 226,542 thousands | China |
| 1990s | 9.4 thousands | 227,687 thousands | 227,678 thousands | China |
| 2000s | 9.68 thousands | 220,215 thousands | 220,205 thousands | China |
| 2010s | 9.58 thousands | 194,314 thousands | 194,305 thousands | China |
| 2020s | 8.41 thousands | 162,148 thousands | 162,139 thousands | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, American Samoa or China?
- China, at 163,206 thousands against 8.53 thousands in American Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between American Samoa and China?
- 163,197 thousands, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and China?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and China rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and China ranks 2nd of 3 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release