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American SamoavsTonga

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Tonga is higher

Tonga records 104,175, about 2.23× the other value.

Surface area

Tonga is higher

Tonga records 750 km², about 3.75× the other value.

Nominal GDP

American Samoa is higher

American Samoa records $871.0 million, about 1.47× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇸 American Samoa46,765
🇹🇴 Tonga104,175

Tonga’s population is 123% larger than that of American Samoa, a difference of 57,410.

Surface area

🇦🇸 American Samoa200 km²
🇹🇴 Tonga750 km²

Tonga’s surface area is 275% larger than that of American Samoa, a difference of 550 km².

Population density

🇦🇸 American Samoa234 /km²
🇹🇴 Tonga139 /km²

American Samoa’s population density is 68% higher than that of Tonga, a difference of 94.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇸 American Samoa$871.0 million · 2022
🇹🇴 Tonga$591.1 million · 2023

American Samoa’s nominal GDP is 47% larger than that of Tonga, a difference of $279.9 million.

GDP per capita

🇦🇸 American Samoa$18,017 · 2022
🇹🇴 Tonga$5,652 · 2023

American Samoa’s GDP per capita is 219% higher than that of Tonga, a difference of $12,366.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Pago Pago

Nuku'alofa

Population

46,765

104,175

Surface area

200 km²

750 km²

Population density

234 /km²

139 /km²

Nominal GDP

$871.0 million · 2022

$591.1 million · 2023

GDP per capita

$18,017 · 2022

$5,652 · 2023

Region

Oceania

Oceania

Subregion

Polynesia

Polynesia

Currency

United States dollar · USD · $

Tongan paʻanga · TOP · $

Nationality

American Samoan

Tongan

Phone code

+1

+676

Internet domain

.as

.to

ISO codes

AS / ASM

TO / TON

Time zone

Pacific/Pago_Pago

Pacific/Tongatapu

Native name

American Samoa

Tonga

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About American Samoa

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.

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About Tonga

Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific, the last remaining monarchy among the Pacific island nations. Spread across more than 170 islands, it is sometimes called the Friendly Islands, a name given by Captain Cook. Proud of never having been formally colonised, Tonga maintains a strong sense of tradition, faith and royal heritage.

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American Samoa & Tonga: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of American Samoa?

The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago.

What is the population of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 46,765 people.

How big is American Samoa?

American Samoa covers an area of about 200 km².

What is the population density of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a population density of roughly 234 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $871.0 million as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of American Samoa?

American Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $18,017.

What currency is used in American Samoa?

American Samoa uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.

Where is American Samoa located?

American Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from American Samoa called?

People from American Samoa are referred to as American Samoan.

What is the phone calling code for American Samoa?

The international dialing code for American Samoa is +1.

What is the internet domain for American Samoa?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for American Samoa is .as.

What time zone is American Samoa in?

American Samoa uses the Pacific/Pago_Pago time zone.

What is American Samoa known for?

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.

What is the capital of Tonga?

The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.

What is the population of Tonga?

Tonga has a recorded population of approximately 104,175 people.

How big is Tonga?

Tonga covers an area of about 750 km².

What is the population density of Tonga?

Tonga has a population density of roughly 139 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Tonga?

Tonga has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $591.1 million as of 2023.

What is the GDP per capita of Tonga?

Tonga has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,652.

What currency is used in Tonga?

Tonga uses the Tongan paʻanga (TOP), with the symbol $.

Where is Tonga located?

Tonga is located in Polynesia, Oceania.

What are people from Tonga called?

People from Tonga are referred to as Tongan.

What is the phone calling code for Tonga?

The international dialing code for Tonga is +676.

What is the internet domain for Tonga?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tonga is .to.

What time zone is Tonga in?

Tonga uses the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.

What is Tonga known for?

Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific, the last remaining monarchy among the Pacific island nations. Spread across more than 170 islands, it is sometimes called the Friendly Islands, a name given by Captain Cook. Proud of never having been formally colonised, Tonga maintains a strong sense of tradition, faith and royal heritage.