Urban Population: American Samoa
American Samoa's urban population is currently 80.9% as of 2024. # American Samoa Urban Population American Samoa's urban population stands at 80.
Current (2024)
80.9%
-0.5% y/y
Peak (2000)
88.6%
Low (1960)
37.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — American Samoa
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — American Samoa
Analysis# American Samoa Urban Population
American Samoa's urban population stands at 80.945% in 2024, representing a dramatic shift from the 37.631% recorded in 1960—a 115.1% increase over six decades. The territory peaked at 88.608% urbanization in 2000, reflecting rapid migration from rural to urban centers during the latter half of the 20th century. Despite remaining highly urbanized, the current figure falls notably below that historical high.
A consistent decline has characterized the past nine years. From 2015 through 2024, the urban share decreased steadily from 84.669% to 80.945%, suggesting a potential reversal in the long-term urbanization trend. Whether this represents permanent decentralization or a temporary fluctuation remains uncertain, but the sustained downward trajectory warrants continued monitoring as American Samoa's demographic patterns evolve.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80.9% | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 81.4% | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 81.8% | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 82.2% | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 82.6% | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 83.1% | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 83.5% | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 83.9% | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 84.3% | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 84.7% | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 85.0% | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 85.4% | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 85.7% | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 86.0% | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 86.3% | -0.33% |
| 2009 | 86.6% | -0.34% |
| 2008 | 86.9% | -0.35% |
| 2007 | 87.2% | -0.34% |
| 2006 | 87.5% | -0.32% |
| 2005 | 87.8% | -0.29% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 88.0% | -0.25% |
| 2003 | 88.3% | -0.20% |
| 2002 | 88.4% | -0.14% |
| 2001 | 88.6% | -0.06% |
| 2000 | 88.6% | +0.16% |
| 1999 | 88.5% | +0.69% |
| 1998 | 87.9% | +1.15% |
| 1997 | 86.9% | +1.54% |
| 1996 | 85.5% | +1.84% |
| 1995 | 84.0% | +2.05% |
| 1994 | 82.3% | +2.17% |
| 1993 | 80.6% | +2.20% |
| 1992 | 78.8% | +2.11% |
| 1991 | 77.2% | +1.89% |
| 1990 | 75.8% | +1.72% |
| 1989 | 74.5% | +1.73% |
| 1988 | 73.2% | +1.75% |
| 1987 | 71.9% | +1.78% |
| 1986 | 70.7% | +1.79% |
| 1985 | 69.5% | +1.79% |
| 1984 | 68.2% | +1.78% |
| 1983 | 67.0% | +1.76% |
| 1982 | 65.9% | +1.73% |
| 1981 | 64.8% | +1.69% |
| 1980 | 63.7% | +1.61% |
| 1979 | 62.7% | +1.50% |
| 1978 | 61.7% | +1.42% |
| 1977 | 60.9% | +1.38% |
| 1976 | 60.1% | +1.37% |
| 1975 | 59.2% | +1.40% |
| 1974 | 58.4% | +1.48% |
| 1973 | 57.6% | +1.60% |
| 1972 | 56.7% | +1.77% |
| 1971 | 55.7% | +1.98% |
| 1970 | 54.6% | +2.49% |
| 1969 | 53.3% | +3.37% |
| 1968 | 51.5% | +4.12% |
| 1967 | 49.5% | +4.68% |
| 1966 | 47.3% | +5.01% |
| 1965 | 45.0% | +5.07% |
| 1964 | 42.9% | +4.78% |
| 1963 | 40.9% | +4.10% |
| 1962 | 39.3% | +2.97% |
| 1961 | 38.2% | +1.39% |
| 1960 | 37.6% | — |
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