MigrantoImmigrants in American Samoa
23.1K foreign-born residents — the #181 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 79%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in American Samoa.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
2092% of the population growth of American Samoa since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Samoa is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Samoa accounts for 69% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 6%.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 2 residents of American Samoa is foreign-born — 23.1K out of 46.8K, representing 49.4% of the population.
A significant share of the population of Samoa has settled here
More than 1 in 14 people from Samoa now live in American Samoa — 15.9K people, representing 7.31% of the population of Samoa.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 20486 |
| 1995 | 22301 |
| 2000 | 24115 |
| 2005 | 23552 |
| 2010 | 22991 |
| 2015 | 22944 |
| 2020 | 23027 |
| 2024 | 23101 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Samoa | USA | Tonga | Philippines | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
American Samoa as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in American Samoa
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in American Samoa?
Around 23.1K foreign-born residents live in American Samoa, making it the #181-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to American Samoa changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in American Samoa has changed from 22.9K to 23.1K people, a change of about 1%.
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