Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa stood at 1.71 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 202.6% on the previous year and up 146.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 4.9 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -4.19 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places American Samoa 106th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1973 | 0.4977 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1974 | -0.0734 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 1975 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -2126.5% |
| 1976 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +229.7% |
| 1977 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1981 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 1982 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1985 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1986 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1987 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1988 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 2 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 0.4493 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1992 | -0.0958 % change on previous year | -121.3% |
| 1993 | -0.1173 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 1994 | -0.0961 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 1995 | -0.032 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 1996 | 0.1496 % change on previous year | -566.8% |
| 1997 | 0.3201 % change on previous year | +114.0% |
| 1998 | 0.5424 % change on previous year | +69.5% |
| 1999 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +93.1% |
| 2000 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 2001 | 0.351 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2002 | -0.2366 % change on previous year | -167.4% |
| 2003 | -0.4744 % change on previous year | +100.5% |
| 2004 | -0.6217 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 2005 | -0.5005 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0314 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 2007 | 0.7647 % change on previous year | +2332.6% |
| 2008 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +102.6% |
| 2009 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2012 | 0.2603 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 2013 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -624.6% |
| 2014 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +89.2% |
| 2015 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 2016 | -4.19 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2017 | -4.03 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2018 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2019 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 2020 | -0.7895 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2021 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -385.6% |
| 2022 | -0.79 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2023 | -0.8914 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2024 | 0.5636 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 2025 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +202.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.71 % change on previous year | -0.0734 % change on previous year | 4.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.3 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 4.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4164 % change on previous year | -0.1173 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4231 % change on previous year | -0.6217 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.71 % change on previous year | -4.19 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3421 % change on previous year | -0.8914 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for American Samoa
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -4.06 % 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)
- 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 growth rate -0.468 (2100)
- Population density 161.58 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.468 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per capita 0.0001 thousands per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.9 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.19 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does American Samoa rank for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 106th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.1%. 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 15-24 years (thousands), 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 Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.