American Samoa vs China: Total population
American Samoa
46.39 thousands
in 2025
China
1.42 million thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
China rank
2nd
Total population over time
- American Samoa
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 1.42 million thousands against 46.39 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 1.42 million thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and China ranks 2nd 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 | 28.99 thousands | 894,766 thousands | 894,737 thousands | China |
| 1980s | 37.83 thousands | 1.05 million thousands | 1.05 million thousands | China |
| 1990s | 51.12 thousands | 1.21 million thousands | 1.21 million thousands | China |
| 2000s | 56.59 thousands | 1.30 million thousands | 1.30 million thousands | China |
| 2010s | 53.27 thousands | 1.39 million thousands | 1.39 million thousands | China |
| 2020s | 48.29 thousands | 1.42 million thousands | 1.42 million thousands | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population, American Samoa or China?
- China, at 1.42 million thousands against 46.39 thousands in American Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population between American Samoa and China?
- 1.42 million 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 total population?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and China ranks 2nd of 3 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total population (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