American Samoa Population
East Asia & Pacific · 205th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
45,112
The population of American Samoa is about 45,112 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 45 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
American Samoa is ranked 205th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 1.54% a year. It peaked around 2002 at 57 thousand and is projected to fall to 38 thousand by 2050. That is 2.3 times its 1960 population of 20 thousand. Population density is 228 people per square kilometre. 81% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
45 thousand
Yearly change
−1.54%
World rank
205th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
228/km²
Land area
199 km²
Life expectancy
73.0 yrs
Births per woman
2.27
GDP per capita
$18,017
GDP
$0.9B
Population of American Samoa, 1960–2050
American Samoa population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20,133 | — | 101 |
| 1970 | 27,026 | +2.47% | 136 |
| 1980 | 32,403 | +2.51% | 163 |
| 1990 | 46,640 | +3.21% | 234 |
| 2000 | 56,855 | +1.08% | 286 |
| 2010 | 55,228 | −0.54% | 278 |
| 2020 | 49,761 | −0.89% | 250 |
| 2024 | 46,765 | −1.59% | 235 |
| 2026proj. | 45,319 | −1.54% | 228 |
| 2030proj. | 42,958 | −1.23% | 216 |
| 2040proj. | 39,386 | −0.67% | 198 |
| 2050proj. | 37,545 | −0.43% | 189 |
American Samoa vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3,924 times as many people as American Samoa. Bangladesh is 6.0 times more densely populated.
American Samoa population: questions and answers
What is the population of American Samoa in 2026?
About 45,319 (45 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is American Samoa's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 1.54% a year (2026).
What is the population density of American Samoa?
About 228 people per km², with a land area of 199 km².
What will the population of American Samoa be in 2050?
About 38 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of American Samoa?
Pago Pago.
What is the life expectancy in American Samoa?
73.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.