Annual change in population in American Samoa
American Samoa: Annual change in population was -821 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in American Samoa, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded -821 people for annual change in population in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and down 71.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in American Samoa peaked at 1,573 people in 1989 and was at its lowest, -884 people, in 2022.
American Samoa ranks 209th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 95.67 people | -33 people | 380 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 646.2 people | 228 people | 764 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 523.9 people | 431 people | 659 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,358 people | 795 people | 1,573 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,106 people | 913 people | 1,452 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -72.5 people | -306 people | 610 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -531.2 people | -697 people | -296 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -671.5 people | -884 people | -451 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 206 Cook Islands -503 people compare
- 207 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -732 people compare
- 208 United States Virgin Islands -809 people compare
- 210 Northern Mariana Islands -935 people compare
- 211 Marshall Islands -1,245 people compare
- 212 Saint Martin (French part) -1,354 people compare
More population data for American Samoa
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,518 people (2100)
- Population density 161.58 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.27 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.27 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.27 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.8% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.29 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 2.29 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in American Samoa?
- Annual change in population in American Samoa was -821 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,573 people in 1989.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -884 people in 2022.
- How does American Samoa rank for annual change in population?
- American Samoa ranks 209th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.