Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa
American Samoa: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 1,607 in 2007. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in American Samoa, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2007, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in American Samoa stood at 1,607. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in American Samoa peaked at 1,607 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
American Samoa ranks 179th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 632 | — |
| 1973 | 848 | +34.2% |
| 1974 | 909 | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 833 | -8.4% |
| 1976 | 689 | -17.3% |
| 1977 | 836 | +21.3% |
| 1978 | 1,114 | +33.3% |
| 1979 | 860 | -22.8% |
| 1980 | 856 | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 976 | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 987 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 1,007 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 967 | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 871 | -9.9% |
| 1986 | 758 | -13.0% |
| 1987 | 900 | +18.7% |
| 1988 | 897 | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 909 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 1,607 | +76.8% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 1,607 is below the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 1% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 1,607 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103,347, 2% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 746.78 | 0 | 1,114 | 9 |
| 1980s | 912.8 | 758 | 1,007 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,607 | 1,607 | 1,607 | 1 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 176 Sao Tome and Principe 2,336
- 177 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2,035 compare
- 178 Saint Lucia 1,992 compare
- 180 Micronesia (country) 1,539 compare
- 181 Marshall Islands 1,449 compare
- 182 Suriname 1,417 compare
More education data for American Samoa
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,420 (1990)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,643 (1992)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 266 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,454 (1990)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0769 units per person (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -6.46 % change on previous year (1992)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,115 (1992)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 524 (1992)
- Official entrance age to pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in American Samoa?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in American Samoa was 1,607 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,607 in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does American Samoa rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- American Samoa ranks 179th out of 200 countries with data for 2007.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release