MigrantoImmigrants in American Samoa
23.1K foreigners live in American Samoa — 49% of the country's population
Immigrants in American Samoa by country
The 3 largest groups make up 86% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Samoa | 15931 |
| USA | 2565 |
| Tonga | 1296 |
| Philippines | 1122 |
| New Zealand | 727 |
| China | 601 |
| Fiji | 333 |
| South Korea | 296 |
| Vietnam | 211 |
| Tokelau | 19 |
By region of origin
79% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in American Samoa in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
2092% of the population growth of American Samoa since 1990 came from immigrants.
Samoans are the largest group by a wide margin
69% of all immigrants were born in Samoa, while the next group accounts for just 6%.
1 in 2 residents of American Samoa was born abroad
23.1K of 46.8K residents were born abroad — 49.4% of the population.
1 in 14 people born in Samoa lives in American Samoa
15.9K people born in Samoa live in American Samoa — 7.31% of the population of Samoa.
Immigrant population in American Samoa over time
Foreigners living in American Samoa, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 20486 |
| 1995 | 22301 |
| 2000 | 24115 |
| 2005 | 23552 |
| 2010 | 22991 |
| 2015 | 22944 |
| 2020 | 23027 |
| 2024 | 23101 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in American Samoa, by year
| Year | Samoans | Americans | Tongans | Filipinos | New Zealanders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14674 | 3510 | 1304 | 379 | 237 |
| 1995 | 16157 | 3544 | 1223 | 520 | 233 |
| 2000 | 17642 | 3578 | 1142 | 661 | 229 |
| 2005 | 16738 | 3066 | 1217 | 889 | 478 |
| 2010 | 15842 | 2553 | 1291 | 1117 | 726 |
| 2015 | 15813 | 2548 | 1288 | 1115 | 724 |
| 2020 | 15880 | 2557 | 1292 | 1118 | 725 |
| 2024 | 15931 | 2565 | 1296 | 1122 | 727 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in American Samoa
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in American Samoa
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in American Samoa?
Around 23.1K immigrants live in American Samoa — the world's #181 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of American Samoa are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 49% of the population of American Samoa — that's 23.1K out of a total population of 46.8K.
Where do most immigrants in American Samoa come from?
Most immigrants in American Samoa come from Samoa, USA and Tonga — these three countries account for about 86% of all immigrants.
How many Samoans live in American Samoa?
Around 15.9K Samoans live in American Samoa — about 69% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in American Samoa growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in American Samoa has changed from 22.9K to 23.1K, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in American Samoa come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in American Samoa. Their children born in American Samoa are not included.
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