MigrantoAmerican Samoa Diaspora
3.4K American Samoa live abroad — 7% of the population of American Samoa
American Samoa diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 84% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Samoa | 1250 |
| South Africa | 1054 |
| Mali | 519 |
| Australia | 517 |
| Micronesia | 22 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
53% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The American Samoa diaspora in numbers
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 92% to 37%.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has grown since 1990
1.1% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 46.8% today.
Most American Samoa abroad live in Samoa
37% of the diaspora lives in Samoa, while the next country accounts for just 31%.
1 in 14 people born in American Samoa lives abroad
3.4K people born in American Samoa now live in other countries — 7.2% of a population of 46.8K.
American Samoa diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1085 |
| 1995 | 1625 |
| 2000 | 2183 |
| 2005 | 2148 |
| 2010 | 2341 |
| 2015 | 2452 |
| 2020 | 2952 |
| 2024 | 3362 |
Largest communities over time
American Samoa living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Samoa | South Africa | Mali | Australia | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 995 | 12 | 0 | 56 | 19 |
| 1995 | 1506 | 12 | 0 | 82 | 17 |
| 2000 | 2007 | 12 | 0 | 135 | 15 |
| 2005 | 1889 | 30 | 0 | 203 | 19 |
| 2010 | 1650 | 86 | 322 | 262 | 21 |
| 2015 | 1379 | 243 | 395 | 412 | 23 |
| 2020 | 1307 | 676 | 462 | 485 | 22 |
| 2024 | 1250 | 1054 | 519 | 517 | 22 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of American Samoa in each country has changed since the selected year
American Samoa among immigrants in other countries
Where American Samoa make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many American Samoa live outside American Samoa?
Around 3.4K American Samoa live abroad, the world's #206 largest diaspora.
Where do most American Samoa abroad live?
Most American Samoa live in Samoa, South Africa and Mali — these three countries account for about 84% of all American Samoa living abroad.
Which country has the largest American Samoa population outside American Samoa?
Samoa is home to the largest American Samoa community abroad — 1.3K people, about 37% of all American Samoa living abroad.
What share of the population of American Samoa lives abroad?
About 7% of the population of American Samoa lives abroad — that's 3.4K out of a total population of 46.8K.
Is the American Samoa diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of American Samoa living abroad has grown from 2.5K to 3.4K, about 37%.
Where does the data on the American Samoa diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in American Samoa who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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