Tuberculosis cases in American Samoa
American Samoa: Tuberculosis cases was 2 cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis cases in American Samoa, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 2 cases for tuberculosis cases in 2024.
That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in American Samoa peaked at 6 cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2018.
American Samoa ranks 200th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Tuberculosis cases in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 cases | — |
| 2001 | 3 cases | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2 cases | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 3 cases | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 5 cases | +66.7% |
| 2005 | 6 cases | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 4 cases | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 3 cases | -25.0% |
| 2008 | 3 cases | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4 cases | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 4 cases | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 cases | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 3 cases | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 cases | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3 cases | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4 cases | +33.3% |
| 2016 | 3 cases | -25.0% |
| 2017 | 5 cases | +66.7% |
| 2018 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 1 cases | — |
| 2020 | 3 cases | +200.0% |
| 2021 | 2 cases | -33.3% |
| 2022 | 2 cases | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2 cases | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2 cases | +0.0% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 2 cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 1% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 2 cases is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,150 cases, 0% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.6 cases | 2 cases | 6 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9 cases | 0 cases | 5 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 cases | 2 cases | 3 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
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- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0045 units per person (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
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- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in American Samoa?
- Tuberculosis cases in American Samoa was 2 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 6 cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2018.
- How does American Samoa rank for tuberculosis cases?
- American Samoa ranks 200th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year. All forms of the disease are included, including cases in people living with HIV.