Labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Labour dependency ratio was 6.48 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 6.48. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 7.74 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 6.48, in 2027.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7.63 | — |
| 1992 | 7.65 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 7.63 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 7.62 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 7.6 | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 7.58 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 7.56 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 7.52 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 7.48 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 7.44 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 7.55 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 7.74 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 7.6 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 7.57 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 7.6 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 7.61 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 7.55 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 7.49 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 7.46 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 7.41 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 7.37 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 7.31 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 7.21 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 7.11 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 7.02 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 6.93 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 6.83 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 6.8 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 6.78 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 6.97 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 6.82 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 6.63 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 6.6 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 6.56 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 6.54 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 6.51 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 6.48 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.59 | 7.48 | 7.65 | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.56 | 7.44 | 7.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.08 | 6.78 | 7.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.64 | 6.48 | 6.97 | 8 |
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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 labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Labour dependency ratio in Sao Tome and Principe was 6.48 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 7.74 in 2002.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.48 in 2027.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). 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. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.