American Samoa vs India: Population aged 65 years or older
American Samoa
3.85 thousands
in 2025
India
105,813 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
India rank
2nd
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- American Samoa
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 105,813 thousands against 3.85 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 105,809 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and India ranks 2nd of 3 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7412 thousands | 22,804 thousands | 22,803 thousands | India |
| 1980s | 1.14 thousands | 30,116 thousands | 30,114 thousands | India |
| 1990s | 1.69 thousands | 39,227 thousands | 39,225 thousands | India |
| 2000s | 2.07 thousands | 52,482 thousands | 52,480 thousands | India |
| 2010s | 2.61 thousands | 70,954 thousands | 70,952 thousands | India |
| 2020s | 3.45 thousands | 96,395 thousands | 96,391 thousands | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, American Samoa or India?
- India, at 105,813 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 India?
- 105,809 thousands, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and India?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and India rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and India ranks 2nd of 3 countries.
- 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