Rural population, annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.6621 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.6621 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
74th
of 208 countries
All-time high
1.89 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-7.86 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 0.6621 % change on previous year for rural population, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 1.89 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -7.86 % change on previous year, in 1996.
American Samoa ranks 74th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population, annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1963 | 0.4021 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 1964 | -0.2003 % change on previous year | -149.8% |
| 1965 | -0.6869 % change on previous year | +243.0% |
| 1966 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 1967 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1968 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1969 | -0.7169 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1970 | -0.4381 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1971 | -0.5542 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1972 | -0.5818 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1973 | -0.5523 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1974 | -0.4973 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1975 | -0.2249 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1976 | -0.0918 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1977 | -0.234 % change on previous year | +154.8% |
| 1978 | -0.4355 % change on previous year | +86.1% |
| 1979 | -0.7403 % change on previous year | +70.0% |
| 1980 | -0.2627 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1981 | 0.5693 % change on previous year | -316.7% |
| 1982 | 0.6422 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1983 | 0.3694 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 1984 | 0.0836 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1985 | -0.1755 % change on previous year | -309.8% |
| 1986 | -0.4521 % change on previous year | +157.6% |
| 1987 | -0.7401 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 1988 | -0.9998 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 1989 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 1990 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +54.3% |
| 1991 | -3.4 % change on previous year | +73.0% |
| 1992 | -4.92 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 1993 | -6.09 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 1994 | -7.03 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 1995 | -7.66 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1996 | -7.86 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1997 | -7.36 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1998 | -5.97 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1999 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2000 | -0.1849 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 2001 | 0.8337 % change on previous year | -550.8% |
| 2002 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2003 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2004 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 1.89 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +40.6% |
| 2021 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2022 | 0.5139 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 2023 | 0.5795 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2024 | 0.6665 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 2025 | 0.6621 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.2016 % change on previous year | -1.31 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.435 % change on previous year | -0.7403 % change on previous year | -0.0918 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.2241 % change on previous year | -1.28 % change on previous year | 0.6422 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.57 % change on previous year | -7.86 % change on previous year | -1.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 % change on previous year | -0.1849 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.35 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.886 % change on previous year | 0.5139 % change on previous year | 1.62 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 71 Rwanda 0.6953 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Luxembourg 0.6761 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Benin 0.6697 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Mongolia 0.5968 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Portugal 0.5936 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Andorra 0.5929 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for American Samoa
- 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)
- Aquaculture farmed fish production 15 (2024)
- Capture fisheries vs aquaculture 15 (2024)
- Share of land area used for arable agriculture 5.15 (2023)
- Share of land area used for agriculture 14.8 (2023)
- Agricultural land 2,960 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in American Samoa was 0.6621 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.89 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.86 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does American Samoa rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 74th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.