Electricity production by source in American Samoa

American Samoa: Electricity production by source was 3.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
3.9%
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
125th
of 208 countries
All-time high
4.8%
in 2018
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Electricity production by source in American Samoa, 2000–2021

0123452000201020212000: 0 % of total2001: 0 % of total2002: 0 % of total2003: 0 % of total2004: 0 % of total2005: 0 % of total2006: 0 % of total2007: 0 % of total2008: 0 % of total2009: 0 % of total2010: 0 % of total2011: 0.174 % of total2012: 0.901 % of total2013: 1.5 % of total2014: 1.5 % of total2015: 1.5 % of total2016: 1.8 % of total2017: 4.6 % of total2018: 4.8 % of total2019: 4.3 % of total2020: 3.9 % of total2021: 3.9 % of total

Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.

Analysis

American Samoa recorded 3.9% for electricity production by source in 2021.

The figure is up 2,128.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity production by source in American Samoa peaked at 4.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.

That places American Samoa 125th out of 208 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2010s 2.1% 0.0% 4.8% 10
2020s 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity production by source in American Samoa?
Electricity production by source in American Samoa was 3.9% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest electricity production by source recorded in American Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 2018.
What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in American Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
How does American Samoa rank for electricity production by source?
American Samoa ranks 125th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
Is electricity production by source rising or falling in American Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,128.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this American Samoa data come from?
The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity production by source
Unit
% of total
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
208 places, 5,891 data points, 1990–2021
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