American Samoa vs Indonesia: Total population
American Samoa
46.39 thousands
in 2025
Indonesia
284,622 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
Indonesia rank
4th
Total population over time
- American Samoa
- Indonesia
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 284,622 thousands against 46.39 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 284,576 thousands.
That makes Indonesia's figure about 6,135.5 times American Samoa's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Indonesia has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and Indonesia ranks 4th of 3 countries.
Indonesia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.99 thousands | 128,676 thousands | 128,647 thousands | Indonesia |
| 1980s | 37.83 thousands | 163,057 thousands | 163,019 thousands | Indonesia |
| 1990s | 51.12 thousands | 196,634 thousands | 196,582 thousands | Indonesia |
| 2000s | 56.59 thousands | 228,040 thousands | 227,984 thousands | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 53.27 thousands | 258,492 thousands | 258,439 thousands | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 48.29 thousands | 279,044 thousands | 278,996 thousands | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population, American Samoa or Indonesia?
- Indonesia, at 284,622 thousands against 46.39 thousands in American Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population between American Samoa and Indonesia?
- 284,576 thousands, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Indonesia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and Indonesia rank globally for total population?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and Indonesia ranks 4th of 3 countries.
- 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