Life Expectancy at Birth: American Samoa

Analysis# American Samoa Life Expectancy at Birth American Samoa's life expectancy reached 72.992 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents substantial progress from 1966, when the metric bottomed at 58.284 years—a gain of 14.708 years, or 25.2% improvement over nearly six decades. Since 1960, life expectancy has climbed 12.2%, reflecting broader improvements in healthcare access and living standards across the territory. Recent years show stability rather than dramatic swings. From 2015 through 2024, life expectancy fluctuated narrowly between 72.64 and 72.992 years, suggesting the population has reached a plateau at approximately 73 years. The modest year-to-year variations—typically within 0.2 years—indicate life expectancy has plateaued near current levels, with sustained gains unlikely without major shifts in public health infrastructure or disease prevention strategies.