American Samoa vs Japan: Population aged 65 years or older
American Samoa
3.85 thousands
in 2025
Japan
36,894 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
Japan rank
4th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- American Samoa
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 36,894 thousands against 3.85 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 36,890 thousands.
That makes Japan's figure about 9,592.8 times American Samoa's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 4th of 3 groups.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7412 thousands | 8,723 thousands | 8,722 thousands | Japan |
| 1980s | 1.14 thousands | 12,195 thousands | 12,194 thousands | Japan |
| 1990s | 1.69 thousands | 17,777 thousands | 17,775 thousands | Japan |
| 2000s | 2.07 thousands | 25,264 thousands | 25,262 thousands | Japan |
| 2010s | 2.61 thousands | 33,072 thousands | 33,069 thousands | Japan |
| 2020s | 3.45 thousands | 36,711 thousands | 36,707 thousands | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, American Samoa or Japan?
- Japan, at 36,894 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 Japan?
- 36,890 thousands, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Japan?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and Japan rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 4th 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