Natural population growth, annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -3.9 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in American Samoa is -3.9 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 9.4 % change on previous year in 1967 and was at its lowest, -13.06 % change on previous year, in 1966.
That places American Samoa 173rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.2827 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -0.9091 % change on previous year | -13.06 % change on previous year | 9.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.9535 % change on previous year | -2.68 % change on previous year | 0.5727 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9883 % change on previous year | -0.9912 % change on previous year | 3.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.31 % change on previous year | -8.08 % change on previous year | 2.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.48 % change on previous year | -7.61 % change on previous year | 0.3936 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.32 % change on previous year | -9.65 % change on previous year | -0.057 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.61 % change on previous year | -7.96 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 170 Ireland -3.75 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Sri Lanka -3.84 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -3.88 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Tajikistan -3.93 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Lebanon -3.97 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Cambodia -3.97 % change on previous year compare
More population data for American Samoa
- Population growth rate -0.468 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,518 (2100)
- Population density 161.58 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1972 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.468 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.27 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.8311 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.8311 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -0.8311 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 2.27 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in American Samoa was -3.9 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.4 % change on previous year in 1967.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.06 % change on previous year in 1966.
- How does American Samoa rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 173rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.