Population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa
American Samoa: Population ages 65 and above, total was 3,930 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa stood at 3,930. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa peaked at 3,930 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 531, in 1960.
That places American Samoa 214th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 531 | — |
| 1961 | 533 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 535 | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 540 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 555 | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 578 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 599 | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 623 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 645 | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 658 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 670 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 679 | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 688 | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 700 | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 721 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 748 | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 778 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 811 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 850 | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 892 | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 933 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 975 | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 1,023 | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 1,080 | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 1,136 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 1,190 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 1,245 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 1,305 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 1,373 | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 1,446 | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 1,516 | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 1,577 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 1,629 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 1,675 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 1,715 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 1,747 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 1,770 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 1,784 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 1,799 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 1,820 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 1,864 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 1,932 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 2,001 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 2,062 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 2,110 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 2,142 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 2,163 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 2,178 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 2,189 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 2,195 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,234 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 2,319 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 2,414 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 2,518 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 2,624 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2,719 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 2,809 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 2,896 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 2,978 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 3,054 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,167 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 3,308 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 3,434 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 3,588 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 3,762 | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 3,930 | +4.5% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 3,930 is below the median for high income countries, which is 297,914, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 3,930 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103,535, 4% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 579.7 | 531 | 658 | 10 |
| 1970s | 753.7 | 670 | 892 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,171 | 933 | 1,446 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,703 | 1,516 | 1,820 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,084 | 1,864 | 2,195 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,656 | 2,234 | 3,054 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,532 | 3,167 | 3,930 | 6 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 211 Saint Martin (French part) 4,902 compare
- 212 Northern Mariana Islands 4,698 compare
- 213 British Virgin Islands 4,016 compare
- 215 Palau 2,090 compare
- 216 Marshall Islands 1,769 compare
- 217 Tuvalu 668 compare
More health data for American Samoa
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.86 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,150 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Measles - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 417 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2011)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2011)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa?
- Population ages 65 and above, total in American Samoa was 3,930 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,930 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 531 in 1960.
- How does American Samoa rank for population ages 65 and above, total?
- American Samoa ranks 214th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.