Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in American Samoa
American Samoa: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was 11.19 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11.19 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 432.6%
World rank
33rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
166.67 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-400 % change on previous year
in 1967
Years of data
72
1952–2023
Net migration, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1952–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 11.19 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 432.6% on the previous year and up 777.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 166.67 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -400 % change on previous year, in 1967.
American Samoa ranks 33rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | -4.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1954 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 1955 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -276.9% |
| 1956 | -7.41 % change on previous year | -340.7% |
| 1957 | -16.09 % change on previous year | +117.2% |
| 1958 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1960 | 64.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 63.81 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1962 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1963 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +196.8% |
| 1964 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 7 % change on previous year | -326.3% |
| 1966 | 76.34 % change on previous year | +990.6% |
| 1967 | -400 % change on previous year | -623.9% |
| 1968 | 38.18 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 1969 | -22.06 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 1970 | -255.42 % change on previous year | +1057.9% |
| 1971 | -29.49 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1972 | 0.2618 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 1973 | -7.09 % change on previous year | -2807.1% |
| 1974 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 1975 | 30.79 % change on previous year | +737.5% |
| 1976 | -6.99 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1977 | -9.97 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
| 1978 | -10.94 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1979 | -9.86 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1980 | 133.08 % change on previous year | -1449.8% |
| 1981 | 166.67 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1982 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 1983 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1984 | -5.75 % change on previous year | -285.2% |
| 1985 | -7.27 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 1986 | -9.4 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 1987 | -9 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1988 | -17.49 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 1989 | -29.95 % change on previous year | +71.3% |
| 1990 | -244.08 % change on previous year | +714.8% |
| 1991 | -91.78 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 1992 | -16.9 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 1993 | -15.68 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 1995 | 14.15 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 1996 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1997 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 1998 | -11.41 % change on previous year | +828.6% |
| 1999 | -16.78 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 2000 | -99.25 % change on previous year | +491.7% |
| 2001 | -24.72 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2002 | -6.01 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2003 | -5.38 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2004 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2005 | 0.9715 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 2006 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +364.5% |
| 2007 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2009 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 2010 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2011 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -287.9% |
| 2012 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2013 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2014 | -0.9601 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0732 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 2016 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +1601.2% |
| 2017 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +162.1% |
| 2018 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 46.12 % change on previous year | +1216.6% |
| 2021 | -104.14 % change on previous year | -325.8% |
| 2022 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 2023 | 11.19 % change on previous year | +432.6% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 11.19 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year. (85 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in American Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | -2807.1% | 0.2618 % change on previous year | -7.09 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | +1601.2% | 0.0732 % change on previous year | 1.24 % change on previous year |
| 1980 | +1449.8% | -9.86 % change on previous year | 133.08 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +1216.6% | 3.5 % change on previous year | 46.12 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | -1057.9% | -22.06 % change on previous year | -255.42 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | +990.6% | 7 % change on previous year | 76.34 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -3.94 % change on previous year | -16.09 % change on previous year | 3.08 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | -17.98 % change on previous year | -400 % change on previous year | 76.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -29.5 % change on previous year | -255.42 % change on previous year | 30.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.69 % change on previous year | -29.95 % change on previous year | 166.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -36.64 % change on previous year | -244.08 % change on previous year | 14.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -12.08 % change on previous year | -99.25 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5233 % change on previous year | -2.93 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -11.18 % change on previous year | -104.14 % change on previous year | 46.12 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 30 Lesotho 14.2 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Gibraltar 12.4 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Botswana 11.21 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Eritrea 10.8 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Guernsey 9.51 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Fiji 7.53 % change on previous year compare
More population data for American Samoa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -4.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1972 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.468 (2100)
- Population density 161.58 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,518 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.468 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate -0.5341 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in American Samoa was 11.19 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 166.67 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -400 % change on previous year in 1967.
- How does American Samoa rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 33rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 777.4%. 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 Net migration, 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 Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.