Population growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Population growth rate was -1.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate in American Samoa, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded -1.6% for population growth rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.3% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 3.9% in 1981 and was at its lowest, -1.8%, in 2022.
American Samoa ranks 229th 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 | 0.6% | -0.2% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.1% | -1.4% | -0.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.4% | -1.8% | -0.4% | 4 |
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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 population growth rate in American Samoa?
- Population growth rate in American Samoa was -1.6% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9% in 1981.
- What is the lowest population growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.8% in 2022.
- How does American Samoa rank for population growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 229th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. 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 Population growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage.