East Asia & Pacific · Pago PagoAmerican Samoa· by the numbers
American Samoa's population is 46,029 (2025) — the 205th-largest in the world, shrinking by about 736 people a year.
American Samoa Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
American Samoa in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Is American Samoa's Population Declining?
Yes. American Samoa's population fell by 736 people (-1.57%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.3 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
American Samoa Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is American Samoa Located?
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Language(s)
- English, Samoan, Tongan
- Region
- East Asia & Pacific
- Land area
- 200 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 199 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
No land borders.
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What is the population of American Samoa?
American Samoa's population is 46,029 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #205 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in American Samoa?
46,029 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is American Samoa's population density?
230.1 people per km², based on a land area of 200 km².
What is American Samoa ranked in population worldwide?
#205 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in American Samoa?
73.0 years on average (2024) — 70.3 for men, 76.0 for women.
Is American Samoa's population declining?
Yes. American Samoa's population has been shrinking, falling by 736 people (-1.57%) between 2024 and 2025.
Why is American Samoa's population so small?
American Samoa ranks #205 of 217 by population, with 46,029 people (2025) — one of the smallest populations we track, a small island nation with a correspondingly small land area.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport