Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -3.94 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa stood at -3.94 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 37.7% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 3.19 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -4.46 % change on previous year, in 2022.
American Samoa ranks 225th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.8844 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.5166 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1973 | 0.4906 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 0.4029 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1975 | 0.3087 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1976 | 0.477 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 1977 | 0.2221 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 1978 | 0.084 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1979 | -0.145 % change on previous year | -272.6% |
| 1980 | -0.3211 % change on previous year | +121.4% |
| 1981 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -795.1% |
| 1982 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1983 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1999 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2000 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2001 | -0.1046 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 2002 | -0.6739 % change on previous year | +544.2% |
| 2003 | -0.9077 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 2004 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 2005 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2006 | -1.5 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2007 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2008 | -1.83 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2009 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2011 | -2.7 % change on previous year | +68.5% |
| 2012 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2013 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2014 | -2.39 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2015 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2016 | -2.36 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2017 | -2.52 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2018 | -2.53 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2019 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2020 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2021 | -3.27 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2022 | -4.46 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 2023 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2024 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2025 | -3.94 % change on previous year | +37.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3601 % change on previous year | -0.145 % change on previous year | 0.8844 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.69 % change on previous year | -0.3211 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.46 % change on previous year | 1.48 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.9784 % change on previous year | -1.83 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.44 % change on previous year | -2.87 % change on previous year | -1.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.57 % change on previous year | -4.46 % change on previous year | -2.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 222 Saint Barthelemy -3.38 % change on previous year compare
- 223 Puerto Rico -3.55 % change on previous year compare
- 224 China -3.89 % change on previous year compare
- 226 Montserrat -4.63 % change on previous year compare
- 227 Marshall Islands -4.83 % change on previous year compare
- 228 Greece -4.93 % change on previous year compare
More population data for American Samoa
- Projected population under age 5 1,518 (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1972 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population density 161.58 (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population growth rate -0.468 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.468 (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -4.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), per capita 0.0005 thousands per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa was -3.94 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.19 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.46 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does American Samoa rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 225th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. 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 Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.