Capture fishery production in American Samoa
American Samoa: Capture fishery production was 1,512 in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,512
Change on year
up 21.1%
World rank
175th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6,939
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960β2024
Capture fishery production in American Samoa, 1960β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in American Samoa stood at 1,512.
That represents a change of up 21.1% on the previous year and down 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in American Samoa peaked at 6,939 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1960.
That places American Samoa 175th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 100.9 | 0 | 202 | 10 |
| 1980s | 127.9 | 78 | 181 | 10 |
| 1990s | 229.2 | 35 | 605 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,584 | 846 | 6,939 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,874 | 1,435 | 5,123 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,262 | 957.99 | 1,512 | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 172 Malta 1,804 compare
- 173 Switzerland 1,551 compare
- 174 Slovak Republic 1,516 compare
- 176 Macau (China) 1,500 compare
- 177 Armenia, Republic of 1,200 compare
- 178 Cyprus 1,163 compare
More agriculture & rural data for American Samoa
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6621 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1949 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 19.5% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 8,970 (2025)
- Capture fisheries vs aquaculture 15 (2024)
- Aquaculture farmed fish production 15 (2024)
- Rural population, per square kilometre 44.26 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Agriculture more less land 11.28 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in American Samoa?
- Capture fishery production in American Samoa was 1,512 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,939 in 2002.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1960.
- How does American Samoa rank for capture fishery production?
- American Samoa ranks 175th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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