American Samoa
American Samoa
Population, GDP, and key facts about American Samoa — updated for 2026.
Capital · PAGO PAGOContinent · OCEANIAISO · ASM
American Samoa quick facts
- Population
- 46,765
- Area
- 200 km²
- Population density
- 238 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 871 Million
- GDP per capita
- US$ 18K
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- United States dollar ($, USD)
- Minimum wage
- No statutory minimum wage on record
- Languages
- English, Samoan
American Samoa at human scale
Where does American Samoa rank in the world?
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Compare American Samoa with any country →American Samoa's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 94%Renewables · 6%
- Oil94%
- Solar6%
Share of American Samoa's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about American Samoa
What is the capital of American Samoa?
The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.
What is American Samoa's population?
American Samoa has a population of 46,765.
What is American Samoa's GDP per capita?
American Samoa's GDP per capita is US$ 18K.
What is the currency of American Samoa?
The currency of American Samoa is the United States dollar (USD).
Is American Samoa bigger than Tuvalu?
American Samoa is about 6.7× the size of Tuvalu by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.