MigrantoAmerican Samoa Diaspora
3.4K American Samoa live abroad — the #206 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 84% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Samoa | 1250 |
| South Africa | 1054 |
| Mali | 519 |
| Australia | 517 |
| Micronesia | 22 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 53%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from American Samoa.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 92% to 37%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 1.1% to 46.8% since 1990.
Samoa is the primary destination for emigrants
Samoa attracts 37% of all emigrants from American Samoa, while the second-largest destination receives just 31%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 14 residents of American Samoa has emigrated — 3.4K out of 46.8K, representing 7.2% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1085 |
| 1995 | 1625 |
| 2000 | 2183 |
| 2005 | 2148 |
| 2010 | 2341 |
| 2015 | 2452 |
| 2020 | 2952 |
| 2024 | 3362 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
American Samoa as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from American Samoa
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do American Samoa move to?
Most American Samoa have moved to Samoa, South Africa and Mali — these three countries account for about 84% of all American Samoa living abroad.
How many American Samoa live abroad?
Around 3.4K American Samoa live abroad, making it the #206-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from American Samoa changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from American Samoa has grown from 2.5K to 3.4K people, a growth of about 37%.
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