| Photo | People Group | Population this Country | Global Population | Indigenous | Primary Language | Primary Religion | Progress Scale | % Christian Adherent | % Evangelical | Est. Workers Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans, U.S. | 800 | 197,948,000 | English | Christianity | 5 ● | 91.50 % | 31.00 % | -1 - | ||
| Deaf | 200 | 50,266,000 | ● | Language unknown | Christianity | 3 ● | 95.10 % | -1 | -1 - | |
| Euronesian | 3,000 | 136,000 | ● | English | Christianity | 5 ● | 96.00 % | 26.00 % | -1 - | |
| Filipino, Tagalog | 500 | 41,069,000 | Tagalog | Christianity | 5 ● | 98.00 % | 12.00 % | -1 - | ||
| Japanese | 800 | 119,242,000 | Japanese | Buddhism | 1 ● | 5.00 % | 1.00 % | 1 | ||
| Korean | 400 | 81,945,000 | Korean | Christianity | 5 ● | 35.00 % | 20.00 % | -1 - | ||
| Samoan | 37,000 | 470,000 | ● | Samoan | Christianity | 5 ● | 98.00 % | 25.94 % | -1 - | |
| Tokelauan | -1 Unknown | 10,000 | Tokelauan | Christianity | 5 ● | 95.00 % | 30.00 % | -1 - | ||
| Tongan | 600 | 199,000 | Tongan | Christianity | 5 ● | 96.10 % | 22.00 % | -1 - | ||
| Totals:9 | 43,000 | 1 ● | 95.42 % | 25.20 % | 1 | |||||
| Unclassified / Other Individuals | 1,000 | |||||||||
| UN Country Population (2024) | 44,000 |
Other minor groups:1
Minor / Very Small Groups
American Samoa
Very small groups reported, but outside the Joshua Project Small Group Policy. Some may not be viable and/or have incorrect Progress Scale values, population, language and religion information. The groups listed below are not included in overall Joshua Project people group counts. If you have information about these groups, please contact us.
| People Group ▲ | Progress Scale | Population | Primary Language | Primary Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Han Chinese, Mandarin | 4 ● | 100 | Chinese, Mandarin | Christianity |
| Totals:1 |
For more information see the Joshua Project Small Group Policy
* An estimate of the number of pioneer workers needed for initial church planting among unreached people groups by country. Estimates are calculated only for unreached people groups and are based on ratio of 1 worker-unit (single person or married couple) per 50,000 living in an unreached people group by country, or for example one team of four worker-units per 200,000 people. Some workers may already be onsite. Many more workers are needed beyond this initial estimate.
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| Province ▲ | Estimated Population |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 18,000 |
| Manu'a | 900 |
| Unorganized | 20 |
| Western | 24,000 |
| Provinces:4 | 43,000 |
| UN Country Population | 44,000 |
| Language ▲ | Code | # Peoples w/ this Primary Language | # Unreached w/ this Primary Language | Scripture Status | YouVersion Bible Resources | Faith Comes By Hearing Bible Resources | Jesus Film Online | Global Recordings Resources | Gospel Tract Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | eng | 2 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Japanese | jpn | 1 | 1 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Korean | kor | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Samoan | smo | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tagalog | tgl | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tokelauan | tkl | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tongan | ton | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | xxx | 1 | 0 | Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Totals: | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
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There are many agencies and churches looking for additional staff to help them in their mission and calling in American Samoa. Internet searches are probably the best way to find these organizations. The following are some example search topics you might try:
- Church planting agencies in American Samoa
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| People Groups | 9 |
| Unreached People Groups | 1(11.1%) |
| Population | 43,000 |
| Population Annual Growth Rate | 0.0% |
| Population in Unreached | 800(1.9%) |
| Primary Religion | Christianity |
| Percent Christian Adherent | 95.4% |
| Percent Evangelical | 25.2% |
| Evangelical Annual Growth Rate | 1.8% |
| Pioneer Workers Needed * | 1 |
| Country Progress Level | 5 ● |
| Urbanization | 87% |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Australia and Pacific |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| Country Code | AQ |
| Official Language(s) | Samoan |English |
| Literacy Rate | 97% |
| Estimated Illiterate Population | 1,300 |
| Persecution Ranking | Not ranked |
| Prayer Cards AllUnreached | Prayer Guide |
| Operation World |
| Stratus Earth Index |
| DataReportal Digital Analysis |
| Prosperity Index |
| Social Progress Index |
| World Factbook |
| UN Human Development Report |
| Ethnologue Language Listing |
| Political Map (UN) |
| Language Map (Ethnologue) |
| Perry-Castaneda Map Collection |
* An estimate of the number of pioneer workers needed for initial church planting among unreached people groups by country. Estimates are calculated only for unreached people groups and are based on ratio of 1 worker-unit (single person or married couple) per 50,000 living in an unreached people group by country, or for example one team of four worker-units per 200,000 people. Some workers may already be onsite. Many more workers are needed beyond this initial estimate.
