What is the population of American Samoa in 2026?
American Samoa has a population of 46,029 people (2025 estimate), which is 212th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
46,029
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−1.59%
−730 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
238/km²
200 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
29.0 years
Life expectancy 73.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About American Samoa
With a population of 46,029, American Samoa ranks 210th globally and is experiencing population decline at an annual rate of -1.6%. The territory spans 200 km² in Oceania with a notably high population density of 238 people per km². An urban population of 81% concentrates most residents in developed areas, while the median age of 29 years indicates a relatively youthful population with a fertility rate of 2.3 births per woman.
Life expectancy stands at 73 years, and the territory maintains a GDP per capita of $18,017. English and Samoan are the primary languages spoken. The capital is Pago Pago, and the United States dollar serves as the official currency, reflecting the territory's political status established in 1899.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- AS · ASM
- Demonym
- American Samoan
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- State inception
- 1899
- Time zone
- UTC−11:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +1684
- Internet TLD
- .as
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Samoan
Demographics
Economy
Not published for American Samoa: Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for American Samoa: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Hospital Beds, Maternal Mortality.
Education
Not published for American Samoa: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Not published for American Samoa: CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for American Samoa.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for American Samoa.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 27.0%
- Age 15–64
- 64.9%
- Age 65+
- 8.1%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 2 | 4 |
| 90-94 | 14 | 22 |
| 85-89 | 53 | 86 |
| 80-84 | 127 | 170 |
| 75-79 | 276 | 351 |
| 70-74 | 493 | 553 |
| 65-69 | 795 | 820 |
| 60-64 | 1,107 | 1,151 |
| 55-59 | 1,468 | 1,338 |
| 50-54 | 1,512 | 1,420 |
| 45-49 | 1,524 | 1,494 |
| 40-44 | 1,440 | 1,359 |
| 35-39 | 1,414 | 1,361 |
| 30-34 | 1,436 | 1,456 |
| 25-29 | 1,215 | 1,222 |
| 20-24 | 1,971 | 1,797 |
| 15-19 | 2,397 | 2,292 |
| 10-14 | 2,357 | 2,297 |
| 5-9 | 2,163 | 2,205 |
| 0-4 | 1,840 | 1,767 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 19,043 |
| 1960 | 20,133 |
| 1970 | 27,026 |
| 1980 | 32,403 |
| 1990 | 46,640 |
| 2000 | 56,855 |
| 2010 | 55,228 |
| 2020 | 49,761 |
| 2030 | 42,958 |
| 2040 | 39,386 |
| 2050 | 37,545 |
| 2060 | 35,741 |
| 2070 | 34,415 |
| 2080 | 33,986 |
| 2090 | 33,516 |
| 2100 | 32,294 |
How American Samoa Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- American Samoa46K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| American Samoa | 46K |
American Samoa Population FAQ
Is the population of American Samoa growing or shrinking?
American Samoa's population is shrinking at −1.59% per year, a change of roughly 730 people annually.
What is the capital of American Samoa?
The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.
How densely populated is American Samoa?
American Samoa has 238/km² across 200 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in American Samoa?
Life expectancy at birth in American Samoa is 73.0 years (2024).
What is the median age in American Samoa?
The median age in American Samoa is 29.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is American Samoa in?
American Samoa is in Oceania.