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American Samoa: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , American Samoa's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.66.

That's up 15.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . American Samoa ranks #79 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 33.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

American Samoa Rural population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.87
Trough
0.51
1-year change
+15.0%
5-year change
-42.1%
-10.3% / yr
10-year change
-51.1%
-6.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
0.6643
0.5778
0.5126
1.2642
1.6090
1.1467
1.1960
1.2227
1.2625
1.3161

About Rural population growth (annual %)

Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTL.ZGCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was American Samoa's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, American Samoa's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.66, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is American Samoa's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
American Samoa's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 15.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does American Samoa rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, American Samoa ranked #79 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does American Samoa's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so American Samoa is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 33.
What is Rural population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.