Primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Primary energy use, annual growth rate was 22.92 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa stood at 22.92 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,162.3% on the previous year and up 539.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 39.39 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -36.96 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places American Samoa 3rd out of 217 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.
Primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 17.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 39.39 % change on previous year | +124.7% |
| 1983 | -36.96 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 1984 | 14.1 % change on previous year | -138.2% |
| 1985 | -6.32 % change on previous year | -144.8% |
| 1986 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 1987 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1988 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 1989 | 15.16 % change on previous year | -644.1% |
| 1990 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 2.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -194.9% |
| 1994 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1995 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 0.265 % change on previous year | -110.0% |
| 1997 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +827.5% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | -2.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 1.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 6.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0.2739 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -0.2732 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 2010 | -6.01 % change on previous year | +2100.1% |
| 2011 | -16.85 % change on previous year | +180.4% |
| 2012 | 0.5788 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 2013 | -0.5387 % change on previous year | -193.1% |
| 2014 | -5.21 % change on previous year | +867.5% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0.3274 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -0.1658 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0064 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 2019 | 0.408 % change on previous year | +6266.3% |
| 2020 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -843.2% |
| 2021 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -153.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0016 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 2023 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +112031.7% |
| 2024 | 22.92 % change on previous year | +1162.3% |
American Samoa compared with similar countries
- American Samoa's 22.92 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4768 % change on previous year, 48.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- American Samoa's 22.92 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.71 % change on previous year, 6.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary energy use, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +112031.7% | 0.0016 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | +6266.3% | 0.0064 % change on previous year | 0.408 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | -2100.1% | -0.2732 % change on previous year | -6.01 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +1162.3% | 1.82 % change on previous year | 22.92 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.24 % change on previous year | -36.96 % change on previous year | 39.39 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.2805 % change on previous year | -2.72 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7505 % change on previous year | -2.08 % change on previous year | 6.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.75 % change on previous year | -16.85 % change on previous year | 0.5788 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.66 % change on previous year | -3.03 % change on previous year | 22.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 1 Montserrat 78.69 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Zimbabwe 25.83 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Falkland Islands 22.9 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Paraguay 20.76 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Cambodia 16.52 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for American Samoa
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 22.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate in American Samoa was 22.92 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.39 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.96 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does American Samoa rank for primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 3rd out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 539.9%. 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 Primary energy use, 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 Primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary energy use Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.