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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Tonga’s population is 123% larger than that of American Samoa, a difference of 57,410.
Tonga’s surface area is 275% larger than that of American Samoa, a difference of 550 km².
American Samoa’s population density is 68% higher than that of Tonga, a difference of 94.9 /km².
American Samoa’s nominal GDP is 47% larger than that of Tonga, a difference of $279.9 million.
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.
Pago Pago
Nuku'alofa
46,765
104,175
200 km²
750 km²
234 /km²
139 /km²
$871.0 million · 2022
$591.1 million · 2023
$18,017 · 2022
$5,652 · 2023
Oceania
Oceania
Polynesia
Polynesia
United States dollar · USD · $
Tongan paʻanga · TOP · $
American Samoan
Tongan
+1
+676
.as
.to
AS / ASM
TO / TON
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Pacific/Tongatapu
American Samoa
Tonga
| Measure | American Samoa | Tonga |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 →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.
Full Tonga 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 Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
Tonga has a recorded population of approximately 104,175 people.
Tonga covers an area of about 750 km².
Tonga has a population density of roughly 139 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Tonga has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $591.1 million as of 2023.
Tonga has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,652.
Tonga uses the Tongan paʻanga (TOP), with the symbol $.
Tonga is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
People from Tonga are referred to as Tongan.
The international dialing code for Tonga is +676.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tonga is .to.
Tonga uses the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone.
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.