American Samoa vs Iran: Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources
American Samoa
5.6%
in 2024
Iran
5.7%
in 2025
American Samoa rank
172nd
Iran rank
171st
Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources over time
- American Samoa
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 5.7% against 5.6% in American Samoa, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 172nd and Iran ranks 171st of 213 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | Iran |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% | Iran |
| 2020s | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources, American Samoa or Iran?
- Iran, at 5.7% against 5.6% in American Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources between American Samoa and Iran?
- 0.1%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Iran?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Iran rank globally for share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources?
- American Samoa ranks 172nd and Iran ranks 171st of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region. Low-carbon sources correspond to renewables and nuclear power, that produce significantly less greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Renewables include solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal, wave, and tidal.