Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Cook Islands instead of American Samoa, you would:

Health

live 1.8 years longer

In American Samoa, the average life expectancy is 75 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2022. In Cook Islands, that number is 77 years (74 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 39.3% more money

American Samoa has a GDP per capita of $11,200 as of 2016, while in Cook Islands, the GDP per capita is $15,600 as of 2022.

be 56.0% less likely to be unemployed

In American Samoa, 29.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2005. In Cook Islands, that number is 13.1% as of 2005.

Life

be 58.3% more likely to die during infancy

In American Samoa, approximately 10.1 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Cook Islands, on the other hand, 15.9 children do as of 2022.

have 22.9% fewer children

In American Samoa, there are approximately 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Cook Islands, there are 12.1 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 60.8% more likely to have internet access

In American Samoa, approximately 40.3% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Cook Islands, about 64.8% do as of 2021.

The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Cook Islands: At a glance

Cook Islands is a sovereign country in Australia-Oceania, with a total land area of approximately 236 sq km. Named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965, residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The emigration of skilled workers to New Zealand and government deficits are continuing problems.
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