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American Samoa Suicide Rate (2026)

Suicide Rate: 5.48 Per 100K
Latest Update: September 2026
Source: WHO

Suicide mortality statistics provide a useful measure of population health in American Samoa, particularly when examined across a longer period. The American Samoa suicide rate in 2026 presents the latest available information and helps place current figures within historical context. Rates are standardized as suicide deaths per 100,000 people for comparison across years. This page examines American Samoaโ€™s available rate, historical patterns, annual variations, and male and female suicide statistics where reported.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ธ American Samoa Live Suicide Estimates

Based on the latest American Samoa suicide rate and population estimates

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Key Statistics

Current Rate
5.48 Per 100K
World Rank
#149 of 204
Oceania Average
10.87 Per 100K
Male Rate
8.42 Per 100K
Female Rate
2.41 Per 100K
Global Average
9.74 Per 100K

Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

American Samoa vs Oceania vs World Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

Top 10 Countries by Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

1 Greenland 75.57
2 Suriname 28.69
3 South Korea 28.13
4 Guyana 25.36
5 Lithuania 24.76
6 Russia 24.28
7 Uruguay 22.49
8 Japan 21.46
9 Ukraine 21.28
10 Cuba 21.13
Your Country
#149
American Samoa
5.48 Per 100K

Countries With Similar Suicide Rates

Per 100K

American Samoa 5.48 โ€”
Iran 5.5 +0.02
Kyrgyzstan 5.54 +0.06
Myanmar 5.37 -0.11
Niger 5.61 +0.13

American Samoa in Oceania (2026)

Per 100K

Oceania Rank #18 of 20
American Samoa Rate 5.48
Oceania Average 10.87
American Samoa is 5.39 Per 100K lower than the Oceania average.

Oceania Position

Compared with Oceania average 49.6% below
#18
Lower position Higher position
American Samoa ranks #18 among 20 Oceania countries with available suicide rate data.

Continent Comparison

Average suicide rate by continent

10.87 Oceania
Europe 13.24
South America 12.67
Oceania 10.87
North America 9.61
Africa 8.56
Asia 6.92

Key Insights

Latest ranking and historical findings

American Samoa ranks #149 globally for suicide rate.

The latest value is 4.26 lower than the global average.

American Samoa is 5.39 below the Oceania average.

The historical peak was 5.48 in 2026.

The historical low was 5.48 in 2026.

Data & Methodology

How this indicator is calculated and presented

The suicide rate for American Samoa is reported using the unit Per 100K. Historical values are taken from the available annual records and shown from the earliest to the latest finalized year.

Live estimates are calculated from the latest available rate and population. They are statistical estimates only and should not be interpreted as official real-time counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this data

What is the latest suicide rate in American Samoa?

The latest available value is 5.48 Per 100K .

What does Per 100K mean?

It is the reporting unit used to compare this health indicator across years and countries.

Why is the latest year sometimes older than 2026?

Official health data often requires collection, verification, and publication before finalized figures become available.

How are the live estimates calculated?

The live estimates combine the latest available suicide rate with the population of American Samoa and distribute the estimated annual total across the current year, month, day, and hour.

Are the live estimates official recorded counts?

No. They are statistical estimates designed to show the expected pace based on the latest rate and population. Official recorded totals may differ.