Moving to Zambia from American Samoa

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from American Samoa to Zambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from American Samoa to Zambia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How American Samoa and Zambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
ZM
5.2

American Samoa performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
ZM
0.5t

American Samoa performs better than Zambia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
ZM
21.0%

American Samoa performs better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
ZM
$3,700

American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
ZM
37.1

American Samoa performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Zambia. To live, work, or study long-term in Zambia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zambia's immigration authority.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Zambia passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Zambia?

Working remotely from Zambia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Zambia.

Is Zambia safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS ZM
Population 45,443 19,642,123
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +260
Time zones 1 1