Share of urban population living in slums in Samoa
Samoa: Share of urban population living in slums was 34.59 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of urban population living in slums in Samoa, 2000–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of urban population living in slums in Samoa is 34.59, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13,736.0% on the previous year and up 1,769.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Samoa peaked at 34.59 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.25, in 2018.
That places Samoa 67th out of 177 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of urban population living in slums in Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.55 | — |
| 2002 | 4.55 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.55 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.9 | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 2.55 | -20.3% |
| 2012 | 1.85 | -27.5% |
| 2014 | 1.15 | -37.8% |
| 2016 | 0.5 | -56.5% |
| 2018 | 0.25 | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 0.25 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 34.59 | +13736.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.15 | 3.2 | 4.55 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.26 | 0.25 | 2.55 | 5 |
| 2020s | 17.42 | 0.25 | 34.59 | 2 |
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More population data for Samoa
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5509 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1344 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 320.02 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.35 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3812 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.307 (2100)
- Population density 137.97 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 25,608 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.307 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of urban population living in slums in Samoa?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Samoa was 34.59 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 34.59 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.25 in 2018.
- How does Samoa rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Samoa ranks 67th out of 177 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,769.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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