Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa
American Samoa: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 105 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in American Samoa, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2007, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in American Samoa stood at 105. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in American Samoa peaked at 105 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
American Samoa ranks 173rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 32 | — |
| 1976 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 50 | +66.7% |
| 1979 | 40 | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 40 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 45 | +12.5% |
| 1982 | 47 | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 50 | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 46 | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 41 | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 36 | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 105 | +191.7% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 105 is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,609, 1% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 105 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15,678, 1% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30.4 | 0 | 50 | 5 |
| 1980s | 43.57 | 36 | 50 | 7 |
| 2000s | 105 | 105 | 105 | 1 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 170 Tonga 199 compare
- 171 Aruba 139 compare
- 172 Liechtenstein 125
- 174 Monaco 96
- 174 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 96 compare
- 176 Micronesia (country) 90 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)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 524 (1992)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -3.36 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3,769 (1992)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1608 units per person (1992)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in American Samoa?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in American Samoa was 105 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 105 in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does American Samoa rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- American Samoa ranks 173rd out of 185 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 Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release