American Samoa
Description of American Samoa
American Samoa, a remote territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, stands at a unique crossroads of culture, history, and geopolitics. As a small group of islands known for its stunning natural beauty and traditional Polynesian way of life, American Samoa also faces a range of challenges and opportunities in the realm of economic development, governance, and external relations. By examining key macroeconomic statistics and geopolitical factors impacting American Samoa, we can gain valuable insights into the complexities of this territory's journey towards sustainable growth and prosperity amidst a rapidly changing global landscape.
Population And Age Structure
Population, total: American Samoa has a population of 46,189, which is significantly below the average population of 40,097,746. American Samoa ranks 187 out of 194 countries in terms of population.
Population ages 0-14 (% of total population): The percentage of the population ages 0-14 in American Samoa is 28.20%, slightly above the average of 27.34%. American Samoa ranks 87 out of 194 countries in this demographic.
Population ages 0-14, total: With a total of 13,025 individuals in the age group 0-14, American Samoa is significantly below the average of 10,327,379. American Samoa ranks 186 out of 194 countries in this category.
Population ages 15-64 (% of total population): The percentage of the population ages 15-64 in American Samoa is 65.35%, which is higher than the average of 63.44%. American Samoa ranks 78 out of 194 countries in this segment.
Population ages 15-64, total: American Samoa has 30,184 individuals in the age group 15-64, which is considerably below the average of 26,003,407. American Samoa ranks 187 out of 194 countries in this demographic.
Population ages 65 and above (% of total population): The percentage of the population ages 65 and above in American Samoa is 6.45%, lower than the average of 9.22%. American Samoa ranks 100 out of 194 countries in this age group.
Population ages 65 and above, total: With a total of 2,981 individuals in the age group 65 and above, American Samoa is significantly below the average of 3,766,959. American Samoa ranks 190 out of 194 countries in this category.
Summary
American Samoa has a relatively small population compared to the global average, with a higher percentage of individuals in the age group 0-14 and lower percentages in the age groups 15-64 and 65 and above. These demographic indicators are crucial for policymakers and planners to understand the distribution of age groups within the population, which can influence social services, healthcare needs, and workforce dynamics in the country.
Population Miscellaneous
Rural population in American Samoa is 5,934, significantly below the average rural population of 18,044, ranking 187 out of 190 countries. Urban population in American Samoa is 40,255, much lower than the average urban population of 22,425,747, ranking 182 out of 194 countries. The Age dependency ratio in American Samoa is 53.03%, lower than the average of 59.22%, ranking 117 out of 194 countries.
The Birth rate in American Samoa is 12.7 per 1,000 people, below the average of 19.38 per 1,000 people, ranking 121 out of 192 countries. The Death rate in American Samoa is 5.6 per 1,000 people, lower than the average of 8.21 per 1,000 people, ranking 164 out of 192 countries.
Summary
American Samoa has a small rural population and relatively lower urban population compared to global averages, indicating a lesser degree of urbanization. Additionally, the territory has a lower age dependency ratio, birth rate, and death rate compared to the global averages, reflecting a younger population with lower birth and death rates.
These statistics are important as they provide insights into the demographic composition and dynamics of American Samoa, which can have implications for social welfare programs, healthcare services, labor force participation, and overall economic development strategies for the territory.
Natural Resources
- American Samoa has a Forest area of 171.3 sq. km, which is significantly below the average of 211,606.
American Samoa ranks 172 out of 191 countries for this attribute.
- The Land area of American Samoa is 200 sq. km, far below the average of 665,166. American Samoa ranks
187 out of 194 countries in this aspect.
- American Samoa's Surface area is also 200 sq. km, much lower than the average of 689,779. American Samoa
ranks 187 out of 194 countries for this measure.
- In terms of Arable land, American Samoa possesses 960 hectares, significantly less than the average of
7,329,543. American Samoa ranks 185 out of 190 countries for arable land.
Summary
American Samoa has a limited forest area, land area, surface area, and arable land compared to global averages. These statistics indicate the country's ecological landscape is on the smaller side and may face challenges in terms of natural resource availability and agricultural potential. Understanding these metrics is crucial for policymakers as they develop strategies for sustainable land use, conservation efforts, and economic development initiatives in American Samoa.
Commodities
Regarding Aquaculture production in American Samoa, the country's value of 20 metric tons is significantly below the average of 679,642.91 metric tons. With a rank of 162 out of 180 countries, American Samoa lags behind in this aspect.
With a Capture fisheries production of 871.17 metric tons, American Samoa falls short compared to the average of 467,453.06 metric tons. The country ranks 171 out of 190 countries in this category.
American Samoa's Total fisheries production of 891.17 metric tons is notably lower than the average of 1,153,914.85 metric tons. This places American Samoa at a ranking of 176 out of 182 countries.
In terms of Fertilizer consumption per hectare of arable land, American Samoa's value of 38.61 kilograms is below the average of 159.04 kilograms. The country ranks 128 out of 187 countries in this aspect.
Summary
American Samoa ranks significantly below the global average in key macroeconomic indicators related to aquaculture and fisheries production as well as fertilizer consumption per hectare of arable land. These statistics indicate a lack of development and efficiency in these sectors, which are crucial for food security, economic growth, and sustainable agricultural practices. Addressing these shortcomings through targeted policies and investments could potentially boost American Samoa's economic resilience and environmental sustainability in the long run.
Broad Economy Attributes
American Samoa's GDP is $721,000, ranking 181 out of 189 countries. This is significantly below the average GDP of $442,870,224,838.68.
When looking at GDP per capita, American Samoa has $15,609.78, ranking 53 out of 190 countries. This is slightly above the average GDP per capita of $15,462.11.
Summary
American Samoa's GDP of $721,000 is notably lower than the global average GDP of $442,870,224,838.68, positioning it at 181 out of 189 countries. However, its GDP per capita of $15,609.78 places it higher at 53 out of 190 countries, slightly surpassing the average GDP per capita of $15,462.11. These figures highlight American Samoa's economic challenges despite relative prosperity per individual, emphasizing the need for targeted economic development strategies to elevate overall national wealth.
Manufacturing Value Added
Analysis of Manufacturing, value added (current US$): American Samoa has a value of $109,000,000 for this attribute, which is significantly below the average of $76,207,179,589.66. American Samoa ranks 154 out of 173 countries in this dataset.
Analysis of Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP): American Samoa's value of 15.12% for this attribute is above the average of 11.90%. The country ranks 51 out of 173 countries in this dataset.
Summary
American Samoa has a manufacturing value added of $109,000,000, which is significantly below the global average of $76,207,179,589.66, ranking it 154th out of 173 countries. However, American Samoa's manufacturing value added as a percentage of GDP is 15.12%, exceeding the average of 11.90% and positioning the country at 51st place in the dataset.
These findings suggest that while American Samoa may have a relatively small manufacturing sector in terms of total value added compared to other countries, it is utilizing this sector efficiently as a proportion of its GDP. This indicates a potentially specialized or high value-added manufacturing base, which could be a key driver of economic development and competitiveness for the country.
Money
For the attribute "Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %)", American Samoa has a value of 6.73%, slightly below the average of 6.90%. This places American Samoa at rank 28 out of 188 countries in the dataset.
Summary
American Samoa's inflation rate, as measured by the GDP deflator, stands at 6.73%, slightly lower than the global average of 6.90%. This positions American Samoa at the 28th rank among 188 countries in the dataset. These findings are significant as they indicate that American Samoa's prices for goods and services are increasing at a moderate rate compared to other nations, which can affect its economic stability, cost of living, and overall competitiveness in the global market.
Consumption Expenditure
Household and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure in American Samoa is $533,000,000, which is significantly below the average of $290,127,571,157. American Samoa ranks 154th out of 158 countries for this attribute.
Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure as a percentage of GDP in American Samoa is 73.93%, which is above the average of 63.68%. American Samoa ranks 40th out of 158 countries for this attribute.
Summary
American Samoa has a relatively low Household and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure compared to the global average, ranking 154th out of 158 countries. However, its Household and NPISHs final consumption expenditure as a percentage of GDP is higher than the average, ranking 40th globally. These indicators suggest that while American Samoa's overall consumption expenditure may be low, a significant portion of its GDP is driven by household and NPISHs spending, highlighting the importance of domestic consumption in its economy.
Broad Trade Attributes
Trade (% of GDP): American Samoa has a trade value of 154.37% of GDP, which is significantly higher than the average of 82.34%. This places American Samoa at rank 14 out of 163 countries in the dataset.
Merchandise trade (% of GDP): With a value of 152.15% of GDP, American Samoa also surpasses the attribute average of 60.01%, ranking at 8 out of 186 countries.
External balance on goods and services (current US$): American Samoa demonstrates a deficit of $259,000,000 in goods and services balance, diverging greatly from the average of $3,405,509,011.13. This places American Samoa at rank 78 out of 163 countries.
External balance on goods and services (% of GDP): American Samoa has a deficit equivalent to 35.92% of its GDP, compared to the average deficit of 5.97% of GDP. This places American Samoa's rank at 155 out of 163 countries.
Summary
American Samoa stands out in terms of its high trade and merchandise trade values compared to the global average, ranking 14th and 8th, respectively. However, the territory faces a significant deficit in its balance of goods and services both in absolute terms ($259 million) and as a percentage of its GDP (35.92%). These indicators are crucial as they highlight American Samoa's heavy reliance on external trade and the sustainability of its current account balance.
Broad Export Attributes
American Samoa's exports of goods and services amount to $427,000,000, which is significantly below the attribute average of $129,596,864,610. American Samoa ranks 151 out of 163 countries in this category.
Additionally, American Samoa's exports of goods and services account for 59.22% of its GDP, which is above the attribute average of 38.18%. This places American Samoa at the 25th position out of 163 countries in terms of percentage of exports to GDP.
Summary
American Samoa's exports of goods and services are relatively low at $427,000,000, ranking it 151 out of 163 countries. However, its export-to-GDP ratio is high at 59.22%, positioning it at 25th place globally. These indicators suggest that while American Samoa's export volume is small compared to the average, its economy heavily relies on exports for GDP generation, indicating a high dependence on international trade for economic sustainability.
Merchandise Exports
For Merchandise exports (current US$), American Samoa's value of $399,000 is significantly below the attribute average of $89,542,711,229.95. This places American Samoa at a rank of 161 out of 187 countries in the dataset.
Regarding Merchandise exports by the reporting economy, residual (% of total merchandise exports), American Samoa's value of 0.00006% is well below the attribute average of 3.20%. This places American Samoa at a rank of 157 out of 166 countries included in the data.
Summary
American Samoa has a considerably low value of $399,000 for Merchandise exports (current US$), ranking 161 out of 187 countries in the dataset. Additionally, its residual value for Merchandise exports (% of total merchandise exports) is just 0.00006%, positioning it at 157 out of 166 countries. These indicators suggest that American Samoa's contribution to global trade is minimal, indicating potential challenges in economic diversification and growth.
Broad Import Attributes
Imports of goods and services (current US$): American Samoa has an imports value of $686,000,000, significantly below the attribute average of $126,191,355,599.06. This places American Samoa at rank 152 out of 163 countries in the dataset.
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP): American Samoa's imports account for 95.15% of its GDP, which is much higher than the attribute average of 44.15%. In this aspect, American Samoa is ranked 9th out of 163 countries in the dataset.
Summary
American Samoa demonstrates a unique pattern in its import dynamics. While its total imports in current US$ are relatively low compared to the average, the proportion of imports to its GDP is significantly high, ranking it 9th among the countries analyzed. This indicates that American Samoa heavily relies on imports to support its economy, which may pose risks in terms of external dependency and vulnerability to global market fluctuations.
Merchandise Imports
Merchandise imports in American Samoa amount to $698,000,000, which is significantly lower than the attribute average of $89,385,605,263. The country ranks 169th out of 190 countries in terms of merchandise imports.
Summary
American Samoa's merchandise imports of $698,000,000 are notably below the global average of $89,385,605,263, positioning the country at the 169th place out of 190 countries for merchandise imports. This low import volume could indicate potential challenges in accessing a wide range of goods and services, limiting economic diversification and potentially impacting the country's overall economic development and competitiveness in the global market.
Information Technology Infrastructure
For Secure Internet servers, American Samoa has 12 servers, significantly below the average of 458,294. American Samoa is ranked 185 out of 193 countries in this dataset.
In terms of Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people), American Samoa has 259.80 servers per 1 million people, notably lower than the average of 14,067.17. American Samoa is ranked 114 out of 193 countries for this metric.
Summary
American Samoa lags behind most countries in terms of both total number of secure internet servers and secure internet servers per 1 million people. This indicates a lack of digital infrastructure development which could hinder the country's ability to participate effectively in the global digital economy, access online services, and ensure cyber security for its citizens and businesses.
Energy Consumption
- Renewable energy consumption in American Samoa is only 0.51% of total final energy consumption, significantly below the average of 32.18%. American Samoa ranks 183rd out of 191 countries in this aspect.
Summary
American Samoa's low renewable energy consumption at 0.51% of total final energy consumption places it well below the global average of 32.18%, ranking 183rd out of 191 countries. This indicates a heavy reliance on non-renewable energy sources, which could have negative implications for long-term sustainability, energy security, and environmental impact.
Top Stats
Ranks in Top Decile For:
| Attribute | Rank/Total |
|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 14/163 |
| Merchandise trade (% of GDP) | 8/186 |
| Imports of goods and services (% of GDP) | 9/163 |
Ranks in Bottom Decile For:
| Attribute | Rank/Total |
|---|---|
| Population, total | 187/194 |
| Population ages 0-14, total | 186/194 |
| Population ages 15-64, total | 187/194 |
| Population ages 65 and above, total | 190/194 |
| Rural population | 187/190 |
| Urban population | 182/194 |
| Forest area (sq. km) | 172/191 |
| Land area (sq. km) | 187/194 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 187/194 |
| Arable land (hectares) | 185/190 |
| Total fisheries production (metric tons) | 176/182 |
| GDP (current US$) | 181/189 |
| Household and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) | 154/158 |
| External balance on goods and services (% of GDP) | 155/163 |
| Exports of goods and services (current US$) | 151/163 |
| Merchandise exports by the reporting economy, residual (% of total merchandise exports) | 157/166 |
| Imports of goods and services (current US$) | 152/163 |
| Secure Internet servers | 185/193 |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 183/191 |