Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -1.6 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa is -1.6 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 3.96 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -1.81 % change on previous year, in 2023.
American Samoa ranks 227th 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.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1973 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1975 | 1.58 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 1977 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +99.9% |
| 1982 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 1983 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1992 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 0.5874 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 2002 | 0.114 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 2003 | -0.0858 % change on previous year | -175.3% |
| 2004 | -0.2332 % change on previous year | +171.7% |
| 2005 | -0.3023 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 2006 | -0.4054 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 2007 | -0.4513 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2008 | -0.4765 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2009 | -0.5395 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2010 | -0.5352 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2011 | -0.5435 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2012 | -0.6627 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 2013 | -0.8188 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 2014 | -0.9546 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 2015 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2016 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2017 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2018 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2019 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2020 | -1.4 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2021 | -0.3751 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2022 | -1.78 % change on previous year | +375.6% |
| 2023 | -1.81 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2024 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2025 | -1.6 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.78 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.54 % change on previous year | 1.67 % change on previous year | 3.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 1.73 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0216 % change on previous year | -0.5395 % change on previous year | 1.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9584 % change on previous year | -1.35 % change on previous year | -0.5352 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.42 % change on previous year | -1.81 % change on previous year | -0.3751 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for American Samoa
- 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 density 161.58 (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -4.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4283 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.468 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.468 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1972 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate -3.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in American Samoa was -1.6 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.96 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.81 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does American Samoa rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 227th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.6%. 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 Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.