American Samoa Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
American Samoa's urban population was 80.53% in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
American Samoa's urban population stood at 80.53% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.53% by 2025. American Samoa ranked 54th globally.
American Samoa’s urban population share has risen sharply from the all‑time trough of 37.63 % in 1960 to a peak of 88.61 % in 2000, reflecting sustained migration to the islands’ limited urban centres. By 2025 the proportion stood at 80.53 %, ranking 54th globally and placing the territory just below peers such as Spain (80.45 %) and the United States (80.14 %). The long‑term upward trajectory, spanning 66 years, suggests that the majority of the population now resides in urban settings, a pattern typical of small island economies where service and tourism sectors concentrate employment. However, the slight decline from the 2000 peak indicates that further urban expansion may be constrained by land scarcity, housing availability, and the need to preserve coastal ecosystems. Continued investment in compact, resilient urban infrastructure could sustain the high urban share, while policies encouraging balanced regional development might temper any future slowdown.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 79.69% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 80.11% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.53% | −0.41% | #54 |
| 2024 | 80.94% | −0.43% | #163 |
| 2023 | 81.37% | −0.42% | #165 |
| 2022 | 81.79% | −0.42% | #166 |
| 2021 | 82.21% | −0.41% | #167 |
| 2020 | 82.62% | −0.43% | #168 |
| 2019 | 83.05% | −0.42% | #170 |
| 2018 | 83.48% | −0.41% | #172 |
| 2017 | 83.89% | −0.40% | #172 |
| 2016 | 84.29% | −0.38% | #172 |
| 2015 | 84.67% | −0.37% | #173 |
| 2014 | 85.04% | −0.35% | #174 |
| 2013 | 85.38% | −0.33% | #177 |
| 2012 | 85.72% | −0.31% | #180 |
| 2011 | 86.03% | −0.29% | #181 |
Analysis
American Samoa's urban population was 80.53% in 2025, a decline of −0.41% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 80.53% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
American Samoa's urban population was 80.53% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
American Samoa's urban population peaked at 88.61% in 2000.
The lowest urban population in American Samoa was 37.63% in 1960.
American Samoa ranks 54th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
American Samoa's urban population is projected to reach 80.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of American Samoa in 2025 was 80.53%. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_american-samoa_urban-population,
title = {American Samoa Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/american-samoa/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}