Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 21.16 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe is 21.16, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 21.78 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 19.84, in 2002.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 188th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21.11 | — |
| 1992 | 21.08 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 21.13 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 21.12 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 21.11 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 21.06 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 20.98 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 20.9 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 20.82 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 20.7 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 20.32 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 19.84 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 20.12 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 20.16 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 20.07 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 20.02 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 20.17 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 20.32 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 20.4 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 20.51 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 20.59 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 20.75 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 21.03 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 21.28 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 21.46 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 21.63 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 21.78 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 21.72 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 21.6 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 20.89 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 21.08 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 21.4 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 21.33 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 21.27 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 21.21 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 21.19 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 21.16 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.03 | 20.82 | 21.13 | 9 |
| 2000s | 20.21 | 19.84 | 20.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.23 | 20.51 | 21.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.19 | 20.89 | 21.4 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe was 21.16 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 21.78 in 2017.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.84 in 2002.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 188th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.