American Samoa vs Nigeria: Total population
American Samoa
46.39 thousands
in 2025
Nigeria
235,088 thousands
in 2025
American Samoa rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
6th
Total population over time
- American Samoa
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 235,088 thousands against 46.39 thousands in American Samoa, a difference of 235,042 thousands.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 5,067.8 times American Samoa's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 6th of 3 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.99 thousands | 62,152 thousands | 62,123 thousands | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 37.83 thousands | 82,785 thousands | 82,747 thousands | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 51.12 thousands | 108,206 thousands | 108,155 thousands | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 56.59 thousands | 141,517 thousands | 141,460 thousands | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 53.27 thousands | 185,824 thousands | 185,771 thousands | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 48.29 thousands | 223,276 thousands | 223,227 thousands | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population, American Samoa or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 235,088 thousands against 46.39 thousands in American Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population between American Samoa and Nigeria?
- 235,042 thousands, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Nigeria?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and Nigeria rank globally for total population?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 6th 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