American Samoa Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
American Samoa's mobile subscriptions was 3.96 in 2004, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2003. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2004.
Overview
American Samoa's mobile subscriptions stood at 3.96 in 2004, a rise of +0.27 from 2003. American Samoa ranked 170th globally.
American Samoa’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 3.96 per 100 inhabitants in 2004, ranking 170th globally that year. The trajectory shows a steady climb over three decades, with the trough recorded in 1991 when subscriptions again fell to 0.00, reflecting the late diffusion of cellular technology in the territory. By 2004 the density was only marginally below Angola’s 3.98 and above Mozambique’s 3.57, indicating that American Samoa lags behind many developing economies despite comparable figures in the Pacific region such as Lao PDR’s 3.53. The modest increase suggests limited market saturation and constrained demand, likely driven by the territory’s small population and high service costs. Continued investment in network infrastructure and the rollout of affordable data plans could accelerate adoption, potentially raising the subscription rate above the current plateau and narrowing the gap with peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.96 | +0.27 | #170 |
| 2003 | 3.69 | +0.12 | #152 |
| 2002 | 3.57 | −0.21 | #142 |
| 2001 | 3.78 | +0.28 | #126 |
| 2000 | 3.50 | +0.38 | #111 |
| 1999 | 3.13 | +0.48 | #96 |
| 1998 | 2.65 | +0.13 | #85 |
| 1997 | 2.52 | +0.13 | #72 |
| 1996 | 2.39 | +0.04 | #56 |
| 1995 | 2.34 | +0.05 | #50 |
| 1994 | 2.29 | +0.54 | #38 |
| 1993 | 1.76 | +0.36 | #30 |
| 1992 | 1.40 | +1.40 | #26 |
| 1991 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #84 |
| 1990 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #70 |
Analysis
American Samoa's mobile subscriptions was 3.96 in 2004, a rise of +0.27 from 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
American Samoa's mobile subscriptions was 3.96 in 2004. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
American Samoa's mobile subscriptions peaked at 3.96 in 2004.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in American Samoa was 0.00 in 1960.
American Samoa ranks 170th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2004.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
The mobile subscriptions of American Samoa in 2004 was 3.96. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_american-samoa_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {American Samoa Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/american-samoa/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}