American Samoa vs Nigeria: Population aged 15-24 years
American Samoa
8.53 thousands
in 2025
Nigeria
48,808 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
4th
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- American Samoa
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 48,808 thousands against 8.53 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 48,799 thousands.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 5,722.6 times American Samoa's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 4th of 3 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.73 thousands | 11,169 thousands | 11,163 thousands | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 8.13 thousands | 14,799 thousands | 14,791 thousands | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 9.4 thousands | 20,918 thousands | 20,909 thousands | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 9.68 thousands | 27,625 thousands | 27,616 thousands | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 9.58 thousands | 35,174 thousands | 35,164 thousands | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 8.41 thousands | 44,963 thousands | 44,954 thousands | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, American Samoa or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 48,808 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 Nigeria?
- 48,799 thousands, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Nigeria?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and Nigeria rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 4th 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