Number of people living in urban and rural areas in American Samoa
American Samoa: Number of people living in urban and rural areas was 37,058 people in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of people living in urban and rural areas in American Samoa, 1950–2025
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of people living in urban and rural areas in American Samoa is 37,058 people, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people living in urban and rural areas in American Samoa peaked at 50,523 people in 2001 and was at its lowest, 7,223 people, in 1950.
American Samoa ranks 209th 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 | 7,514 people | 7,223 people | 7,651 people | 10 |
| 1960s | 10,403 people | 7,576 people | 14,050 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,218 people | 14,755 people | 19,812 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,710 people | 20,636 people | 33,656 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,870 people | 35,332 people | 49,759 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,622 people | 48,089 people | 50,523 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,946 people | 41,701 people | 47,672 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,118 people | 37,058 people | 41,115 people | 6 |
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More population data for American Samoa
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,518 people (2100)
- Population density 161.58 people per km² (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.27 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.27 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.27 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.23 children per women (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.29 live births per woman (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 34.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people living in urban and rural areas in American Samoa?
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas in American Samoa was 37,058 people in 2025, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of people living in urban and rural areas recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 50,523 people in 2001.
- What is the lowest number of people living in urban and rural areas recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,223 people in 1950.
- How does American Samoa rank for number of people living in urban and rural areas?
- American Samoa ranks 209th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of people living in urban and rural areas rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of people living in urban and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of people living in urban areas, based on each country's national definition.