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American Samoa

ISO3: ASMEast Asia & PacificHigh income

American Samoa is a high income economy in East Asia & Pacific. It has a population of about 46,765 and a GDP of $871,000,000.

Explore 141 World Bank indicators for American Samoa below.

American Samoa at a Glance

Capital
Pago Pago
Population
46,765
Area
199 km²
235.0 /km²
Currency
USD United States dollar
Languages
English, Samoan
ISO codes
ASM · AS
High income economy: The World Bank classifies American Samoa as a high-income country, meaning its gross national income (GNI) per capita exceeds $13,845 (2023 threshold). High-income countries typically have well-developed infrastructure, strong institutions, and diverse economic bases.

Key Development Indicators

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Frequently asked questions about American Samoa

What is the population of American Samoa?
American Samoa has a population of approximately 46,765, according to the most recent World Bank data.
What is the capital of American Samoa?
The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.
What region is American Samoa in?
The World Bank places American Samoa in the East Asia & Pacific region.
What income group is American Samoa in?
The World Bank classifies American Samoa as a High income economy.
What currency does American Samoa use?
American Samoa uses the United States dollar (USD).

Data sourced from the World Bank Open Data portal. Values represent the most recent available year. NULL or missing values indicate data is suppressed, not collected, or not applicable for this country.