Mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa
American Samoa: Mobile phone subscriptions was 2,250 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa, 1980–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2004, mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa stood at 2,250. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 87.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa peaked at 2,250 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
American Samoa ranks 212th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 700 | — |
| 1993 | 900 | +28.6% |
| 1994 | 1,200 | +33.3% |
| 1995 | 1,250 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 1,300 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 1,400 | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 1,500 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 1,800 | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 1,992 | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 2,156 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 2,036 | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 2,100 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 2,250 | +7.1% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 2,250 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.70 million, 0% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 2,250 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.10 million, 0% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,005 | 0 | 1,800 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,107 | 1,992 | 2,250 | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
More science & technology data for American Samoa
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 3.96 (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 2,250 (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 11.25 units per square kilometre (2004)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 7.43 % change on previous year (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 7.14 % change on previous year (2004)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 3.96 per 100 people (2004)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 3.96 per 100 people (2004)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 92.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in American Samoa was 2,250 in 2004, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,250 in 2004.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does American Samoa rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- American Samoa ranks 212th out of 212 countries with data for 2004.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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