American Samoa Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
American Samoa's net migration was -1,051 in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
American Samoa's net migration stood at -1,051 in 2025, a rise of +59 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -964 by 2026. American Samoa ranked 109th globally.
American Samoa's net migration has been consistently negative, with the latest figure standing at -1,051.00 in 2025, ranking 109th globally. The country experienced its all-time peak of 365.00 in 1983, but since then, the trend has been largely downward. The all-time trough was reached in 2004 with a net migration of -1,544.00, highlighting the significant outflow of people from the island. Compared to its peers, American Samoa's net migration is slightly better than that of Iraq, which stood at -1,064.00, but worse than Suriname's -967.00. As the country continues to face challenges in retaining its population, a change in economic opportunities or policies could potentially alter the trajectory of its net migration trend, potentially stemming the outflow of people from the island.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -812 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -888 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -964 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1,051 | +59 | #109 |
| 2024 | -1,110 | +49 | #106 |
| 2023 | -1,159 | +146 | #94 |
| 2022 | -1,305 | +28 | #87 |
| 2021 | -1,333 | −680 | #96 |
| 2020 | -653 | +559 | #98 |
| 2019 | -1,212 | +44 | #105 |
| 2018 | -1,256 | +49 | #98 |
| 2017 | -1,305 | +44 | #96 |
| 2016 | -1,349 | +17 | #94 |
| 2015 | -1,366 | +1 | #107 |
| 2014 | -1,367 | −13 | #102 |
| 2013 | -1,354 | −22 | #100 |
| 2012 | -1,332 | −34 | #103 |
| 2011 | -1,298 | −37 | #105 |
Analysis
American Samoa's net migration was -1,051 in 2025, a rise of +59 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -964 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
American Samoa's net migration was -1,051 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
American Samoa's net migration peaked at 365 in 1983.
The lowest net migration in American Samoa was -1,544 in 2004.
American Samoa ranks 109th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
American Samoa's net migration is projected to reach -964 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of American Samoa in 2025 was -1,051. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_american-samoa_net-migration,
title = {American Samoa Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/american-samoa/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}