American Samoa

Languages:

American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States, is home to a rich linguistic landscape. English and Samoan are the two official languages, with Samoan being the most widely spoken, used by approximately 90% of the population. Samoan is a Polynesian language that shares similarities with other languages in the region, such as Hawaiian and Tahitian. English is commonly used in government, business, and education, while a significant portion of the population is bilingual. Additionally, minority languages such as Tongan and other Pacific Islander languages are spoken by smaller ethnic communities.

Religion:

The religious landscape of American Samoa is predominantly Christian, reflecting the strong influence of missionary work in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Approximately 98% of the population identifies as Christian, with the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa being the largest denomination, followed by Roman Catholicism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Religious practices and values play an integral role in shaping the culture and daily life of American Samoans, with church attendance and participation in religious activities being common. The remaining 2% of the population practices other faiths or identifies as non-religious.

Ethnic Groups:

Pacific Islander 92.6% (includes Samoan 88.9%, Tongan 2.9%, other .8%), Asian 3.6% (includes Filipino 2.2%, other 1.4%), mixed 2.7%, other 1.2% (2010 est.) note: data represent population by ethnic origin or race