Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 9.04 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 9.04.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 17.63 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8.71, in 2018.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 46th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14.49 | — |
| 1992 | 14.65 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 14.46 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 14.41 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 14.34 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 14.33 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 14.41 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 14.4 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 14.35 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 14.4 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 15.73 | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 17.63 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 16.36 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 16.12 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 16.47 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 16.65 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 16.02 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 15.42 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 15.14 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 14.63 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 14.23 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 13.59 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 12.48 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 11.43 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 10.59 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 9.68 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 8.81 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 8.71 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 8.84 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 9.68 | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 9.56 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 8.96 | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 9.03 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 9.06 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 9.13 | +0.8% |
| 2026 | 9.06 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 9.04 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.43 | 14.33 | 14.65 | 9 |
| 2000s | 15.99 | 14.4 | 17.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.3 | 8.71 | 14.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.19 | 8.96 | 9.68 | 8 |
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- 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 271.01 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 534.01 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe was 9.04 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 17.63 in 2002.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.71 in 2018.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 46th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. 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 Unemployment rate (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 unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.