Statement:
In Tonga scientists published more significant scientific articles than in American Samoa

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating Tonga holds position #186 2021 out of 206 and American Samoa is #192 out of 206 2021.
Position of Tonga is better than position of American Samoa.

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Citable documents' in descending order.
    American Samoa 'Citable documents' value is 8
    Tonga 'Citable documents' value is 24