Quality of life comparison

live 0.9 years longer

In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 74 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022. In American Samoa, that number is 75 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2022.

make 2.9 times more money

Micronesia, Federated States of has a GDP per capita of $3,800 as of 2023, while in American Samoa, the GDP per capita is $11,200 as of 2016.

be 84.0% more likely to be unemployed

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 16.2% of adults are unemployed as of 2010. In American Samoa, that number is 29.8% as of 2005.

be 54.1% less likely to die during infancy

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 21.9 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In American Samoa, on the other hand, 10.1 children do as of 2022.

have 11.8% fewer children

In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are approximately 17.8 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In American Samoa, there are 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

be 27.0% more likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 79% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2017. In American Samoa, 100% of people do as of 2020.

be 30.8% less likely to have access to electricity

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 85% of people have electricity access (98% in urban areas, and 79% in rural areas) as of 2022. In American Samoa, that number is 59% of people on average (60% in urban areas, and 45% in rural areas) as of 2020.

see 98.1% less coastline

Micronesia, Federated States of has a total of 6,112 km of coastline. In American Samoa, that number is 116 km.