Employment in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Employment was 52.89 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
52.89
World rank
157th
of 174 countries
All-time high
56.3
in 2012
All-time low
1.04
in 1983
Years of data
13
1978–2017
Employment in Sao Tome and Principe, 1978–2017
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2017, employment in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 52.89.
The figure is up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 56.3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.04, in 1983.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 157th out of 174 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.45 | 1.25 | 1.65 | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.58 | 1.04 | 2.01 | 5 |
| 2000s | 45.15 | 44.71 | 45.85 | 4 |
| 2010s | 54.59 | 52.89 | 56.3 | 2 |
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More work & labour data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2544 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2707 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0643 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 323.75 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 56 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 271.01 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 263 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 534.01 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Employment in Sao Tome and Principe was 52.89 in 2017, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 56.3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest employment recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 in 1983.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for employment?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 157th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is employment rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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