American Samoa: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
In , American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.04.
That's up 6.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . American Samoa ranks #115 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 8.04
- Trough
- 3.78
- 1-year change
- +6.5%
- 5-year change
- +32.2%
- +5.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +63.9%
- +5.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) |
|---|---|
| 8.0445 | |
| 7.5503 | |
| 7.1036 | |
| 6.7191 | |
| 6.3654 | |
| 6.0836 | |
| 5.8507 | |
| 5.6139 | |
| 5.3766 | |
| 5.1420 |
About Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?
- In 2024, American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 8.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?
- American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 6.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does American Samoa rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?
- In 2024, American Samoa ranked #115 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
- How does American Samoa's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024 was 10.57, so American Samoa is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.
- What is Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and how is it measured?
- Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.