American Samoa
Country statistics · 1990–present
American Samoa at a Glance
American Samoa is home to 46,765 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.0 years, below the global average.
Population
46.8K
2024
Life expectancy
73.0 yrs
2024
Birth rate
15.0 /1K
2024
Safe drinking water
90.5%
2024
Adult literacy
97.3%
1980
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 46,765 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 15.0 and a death rate of 7.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 7.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 360 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.0 years (2024), below the global average. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.3% (1980), reflecting high literacy rates. Access to safe drinking water reaches 90.5% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.
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🌿Environment
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Education Spending (% GDP)% GDP
Global Rankings
Most Forest Coverage by Country 2026
American Samoa ranks #8 · 85.2%
Highest Literacy Rates by Country 2026
American Samoa ranks #54 · 97.3%
Best Clean Water Access by Country 2026
American Samoa ranks #61 · 90.5%