American Samoa vs United States: Prison population rate
American Samoa
538
in 2022
United States
542
in 2023
American Samoa rank
5th
United States rank
4th
Prison population rate over time
- American Samoa
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 542 against 538 in American Samoa, a difference of 4.
Across all 8 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 5th and United States ranks 4th of 202 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 311.4 | 723.6 | 412.2 | United States |
| 2010s | 350.33 | 710.33 | 360 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, American Samoa or United States?
- United States, at 542 against 538 in American Samoa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between American Samoa and United States?
- 4, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and United States?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2014.
- How do American Samoa and United States rank globally for prison population rate?
- American Samoa ranks 5th and United States ranks 4th 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.