Quality of life comparison
If you lived in American Samoa instead of Benin, you would:
Health
live 12.0 years longer
In Benin, the average life expectancy is 61 years (60 years for men, 62 years for women) as of 2024. In American Samoa, that number is 73 years (70 years for men, 76 years for women) as of 2024.
be 6.2 times more likely to be obese
In Benin, 12.2% of adults are obese as of 2024. In American Samoa, that number is 75.9% of people as of 2024.
Economy
make 10.9 times more money
Benin has a GDP per capita of $1,658 as of 2025, while in American Samoa, the GDP per capita is $18,017 as of 2022.
Life
be 77.7% less likely to die during infancy
In Benin, approximately 45.2 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2024. In American Samoa, on the other hand, 10.1 children do as of 2022.
have 55.1% fewer children
In Benin, there are approximately 33.4 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In American Samoa, there are 15.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.
Basic Needs
be 18.6% more likely to have internet access
In Benin, approximately 34.0% of the population has internet access as of 2024. In American Samoa, about 40.3% do as of 2021.
be 43.7% more likely to have access to drinking water
In Benin, approximately 70% of people have access to drinking water as of 2024. In American Samoa, 100% of people do as of 2024.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021–2022). How we calculate this
Compare further: Benin vs. American Samoa
American Samoa: At a glance
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