Rural population (% of total population) (Rural World Urbanization) in American Samoa
American Samoa: Rural population (% of total population) (Rural World Urbanization) was 19.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Rural population in American Samoa, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of total population.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 19.5% for rural population in 2025.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population in American Samoa peaked at 62.4% in 1960 and was at its lowest, 11.4%, in 2000.
That places American Samoa 163rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population (% of total population) (Rural World Urbanization) in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % of total population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 62.4% | — |
| 1961 | 61.8% | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 60.7% | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 59.1% | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 57.1% | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 55.0% | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 52.7% | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 50.5% | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 48.5% | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 46.7% | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 45.4% | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 44.3% | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 43.3% | -2.2% |
| 1973 | 42.4% | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 41.6% | -2.0% |
| 1975 | 40.8% | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 39.9% | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 39.1% | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 38.3% | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 37.3% | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 36.3% | -2.7% |
| 1981 | 35.2% | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 34.1% | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 33.0% | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 31.8% | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 30.5% | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 29.3% | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 28.1% | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 26.8% | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 25.5% | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 24.2% | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 22.8% | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 21.2% | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 19.4% | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 17.7% | -9.0% |
| 1995 | 16.0% | -9.5% |
| 1996 | 14.5% | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 13.1% | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 12.1% | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 11.5% | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 11.4% | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 11.4% | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 11.6% | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 11.7% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 12.0% | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 12.2% | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 12.5% | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 12.8% | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 13.4% | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 13.7% | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 14.0% | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 14.3% | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 14.6% | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 15.0% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 15.3% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 15.7% | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 16.1% | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 16.5% | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 16.9% | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 17.4% | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 17.8% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 18.2% | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 18.6% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 19.1% | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 19.5% | +2.3% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 19.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.7%, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 19.5% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 34.6%, 56% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55.5% | 46.7% | 62.4% | 10 |
| 1970s | 41.2% | 37.3% | 45.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.1% | 25.5% | 36.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.3% | 11.5% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.4% | 17.4% | 19.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 160 Costa Rica 20.3% compare
- 161 Mexico 20.0% compare
- 162 United States 19.8% compare
- 164 Spain 19.5% compare
- 165 South Korea 18.8% compare
- 166 Bahamas 18.7% compare
More agriculture & rural data for American Samoa
- Rural population, per capita 0.1949 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6621 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 8,970 (2025)
- Agricultural land 27 sq. km (2024)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 15 metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 15 metric tons (2024)
- Permanent cropland 5.0% (2024)
- Arable land 1,680 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population in American Samoa?
- Rural population in American Samoa was 19.5% in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest rural population recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 62.4% in 1960.
- What is the lowest rural population recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.4% in 2000.
- How does American Samoa rank for rural population?
- American Samoa ranks 163rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), published as part of Rural population (% of total population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.