Moving to American Samoa from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

ZM
11.6%
AS
75.9%

Zambia performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Zambia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

ZM
17.1%
AS
40.3%

American Samoa performs significantly better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$1,318
AS
$18,017

Zambia generally does better on employment & economy, though American Samoa leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.5 yrs
AS
73.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
34.6
AS
10.1

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

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

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in American Samoa compared to Zambia?

Zambia performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

ZM AS
Population 21,913,874 46,029
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +1684
Time zones 1 1