American Samoa vs Palau: Number using at least basic sanitation
American Samoa
29,050
in 2024
Palau
17,522
in 2024
American Samoa rank
218th
Palau rank
220th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- American Samoa
- Palau
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 29,050 against 17,522 in Palau, a difference of 11,528.
That makes American Samoa's figure about 1.7 times Palau's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 218th and Palau ranks 220th of 232 countries.
American Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Palau | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35,189 | 18,182 | 17,008 | American Samoa |
| 2010s | 32,950 | 17,330 | 15,620 | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 30,020 | 17,552 | 12,468 | American Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, American Samoa or Palau?
- American Samoa, at 29,050 against 17,522 in Palau as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between American Samoa and Palau?
- 11,528, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Palau?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Palau rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- American Samoa ranks 218th and Palau ranks 220th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.