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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Samoa’s population is 366% larger than that of American Samoa, a difference of 171,254.
Samoa’s surface area is about 14.2× that of American Samoa, a difference of 2,640 km².
American Samoa’s population density is 205% higher than that of Samoa, a difference of 157 /km².
Samoa’s nominal GDP is 35% larger than that of American Samoa, a difference of $304.7 million.
American Samoa’s GDP per capita is 234% higher than that of Samoa, a difference of $12,625.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Pago Pago
Apia
46,765
218,019
200 km²
2,840 km²
234 /km²
76.8 /km²
$871.0 million · 2022
$1.18 billion · 2024
$18,017 · 2022
$5,393 · 2024
Oceania
Oceania
Polynesia
Polynesia
United States dollar · USD · $
Samoan tālā · WST · SAT
American Samoan
Samoan
+1
+685
.as
.ws
AS / ASM
WS / WSM
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Pacific/Apia
American Samoa
Samoa
| Measure | American Samoa | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pago Pago | Apia |
| Population | 46,765 | 218,019 |
| Surface area | 200 km² | 2,840 km² |
| Population density | 234 /km² | 76.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $871.0 million · 2022 | $1.18 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $18,017 · 2022 | $5,393 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Polynesia | Polynesia |
| Currency | United States dollar · USD · $ | Samoan tālā · WST · SAT |
| Nationality | American Samoan | Samoan |
| Phone code | +1 | +685 |
| Internet domain | .as | .ws |
| ISO codes | AS / ASM | WS / WSM |
| Time zone | Pacific/Pago_Pago | Pacific/Apia |
| Native name | American Samoa | Samoa |
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American Samoa, an unincorporated U.S. territory in the South Pacific, blends island charm with a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and American influence, offering travelers a vivid glimpse into a vibrant, sun‑kissed culture.
Full American Samoa profile →Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.
Full Samoa profile →The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.
American Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 46,765 people.
American Samoa covers an area of about 200 km².
American Samoa has a population density of roughly 234 /km² (people per square kilometre).
American Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $871.0 million as of 2022.
American Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $18,017.
American Samoa uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
American Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
People from American Samoa are referred to as American Samoan.
The international dialing code for American Samoa is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for American Samoa is .as.
American Samoa uses the Pacific/Pago_Pago time zone.
American Samoa, an unincorporated U.S. territory in the South Pacific, blends island charm with a unique blend of Polynesian heritage and American influence, offering travelers a vivid glimpse into a vibrant, sun‑kissed culture.
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 218,019 people.
Samoa covers an area of about 2,840 km².
Samoa has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.18 billion as of 2024.
Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,393.
Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST), with the symbol SAT.
Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
People from Samoa are referred to as Samoan.
The international dialing code for Samoa is +685.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa is .ws.
Samoa uses the Pacific/Apia time zone.
Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.