Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate was 21.09 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa stood at 21.09 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 304.2% on the previous year and up 243.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 333.45 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -58.82 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places American Samoa 16th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 65.85 % change on previous year | -465.9% |
| 1976 | -16.91 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 1977 | 78.76 % change on previous year | -565.7% |
| 1978 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1979 | -5.18 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1980 | -19.13 % change on previous year | +269.1% |
| 1981 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 1982 | -26.8 % change on previous year | -893.2% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 35.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | -22.37 % change on previous year | -162.6% |
| 1986 | 53.39 % change on previous year | -338.7% |
| 1987 | -56.91 % change on previous year | -206.6% |
| 1988 | 57.69 % change on previous year | -201.4% |
| 1989 | -17.07 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 1990 | -58.82 % change on previous year | +244.5% |
| 1991 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1992 | 22.22 % change on previous year | +211.1% |
| 1993 | -36.36 % change on previous year | -263.6% |
| 1994 | 262.86 % change on previous year | -822.9% |
| 1995 | 34.65 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 1996 | 28.66 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1997 | 101.36 % change on previous year | +253.7% |
| 1998 | 36.57 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1999 | -9.26 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 2000 | 54.1 % change on previous year | -684.5% |
| 2001 | 333.45 % change on previous year | +516.4% |
| 2002 | 89.23 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2003 | -26.66 % change on previous year | -129.9% |
| 2004 | -20.59 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2005 | -0.5444 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2006 | 33.09 % change on previous year | -6178.5% |
| 2007 | 21.87 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2008 | -32.14 % change on previous year | -246.9% |
| 2009 | 11.75 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2010 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 2011 | -29.98 % change on previous year | -928.9% |
| 2012 | 21.88 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2013 | -37.01 % change on previous year | -269.1% |
| 2014 | -14.74 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2015 | 9.74 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 2016 | -14.51 % change on previous year | -248.9% |
| 2017 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -135.8% |
| 2018 | -12.49 % change on previous year | -340.5% |
| 2019 | -29.22 % change on previous year | +134.0% |
| 2020 | -33.26 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 24.92 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 2022 | 16.37 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2023 | -10.32 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 2024 | 21.09 % change on previous year | -304.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +6178.5% | -0.5444 % change on previous year | 33.09 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.68 % change on previous year | -18 % change on previous year | 78.76 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.7904 % change on previous year | -56.91 % change on previous year | 57.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.9 % change on previous year | -58.82 % change on previous year | 262.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.36 % change on previous year | -32.14 % change on previous year | 333.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -9.75 % change on previous year | -37.01 % change on previous year | 21.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.76 % change on previous year | -33.26 % change on previous year | 24.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 13 Micronesia (country) 26.22 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Ukraine 22.43 % change on previous year compare
- 15 East Timor 21.32 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Benin 18.16 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Colombia 15.81 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Dominican Republic 14.8 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for American Samoa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.25 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.06 ha/cap (2024)
- Total fisheries production 1,527 metric tons (2024)
- Arable land — Area 1.68 1000 ha (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 62.07 % (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 0.99 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Agricultural land 1.26 % (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value 40.9 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in American Samoa was 21.09 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 333.45 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.82 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does American Samoa rank for capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 16th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 243.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Capture fisheries production Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.