American Samoa vs China: Population aged 65 years or older
American Samoa
3.85 thousands
in 2025
China
209,726 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
China rank
1st
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- American Samoa
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 209,726 thousands against 3.85 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 209,722 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and China ranks 1st 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 | 0.7412 thousands | 35,078 thousands | 35,077 thousands | China |
| 1980s | 1.14 thousands | 49,914 thousands | 49,913 thousands | China |
| 1990s | 1.69 thousands | 71,619 thousands | 71,617 thousands | China |
| 2000s | 2.07 thousands | 100,538 thousands | 100,536 thousands | China |
| 2010s | 2.61 thousands | 137,284 thousands | 137,281 thousands | China |
| 2020s | 3.45 thousands | 194,966 thousands | 194,963 thousands | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, American Samoa or China?
- China, at 209,726 thousands against 3.85 thousands in American Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between American Samoa and China?
- 209,722 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 65 years or older?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and China ranks 1st of 3 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (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