American Samoa vs Guam: Prison population rate
American Samoa
538
in 2022
Guam
530
in 2025
American Samoa rank
5th
Guam rank
7th
Prison population rate over time
- American Samoa
- Guam
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 538 against 530 in Guam, a difference of 8.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Guam ahead.
American Samoa ranks 5th and Guam ranks 7th of 202 countries.
Guam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Guam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 311.4 | 339.2 | 27.8 | Guam |
| 2010s | 350.33 | 395 | 44.67 | Guam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, American Samoa or Guam?
- American Samoa, at 538 against 530 in Guam as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between American Samoa and Guam?
- 8, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Guam?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2014.
- How do American Samoa and Guam rank globally for prison population rate?
- American Samoa ranks 5th and Guam ranks 7th of 202 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Prison population rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.