Unemployment Rate of Sao Tome and Principe
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Sao Tome and Principe was 15.32% in 2022, a difference of -0.02 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Sao Tome and Principe in 2022 was 73,999. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 11.69% and 21.91% respectively in 2022.
The World Bank defines unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment".
The chart and table below shows the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Sao Tome and Principe for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Sao Tome and Principe.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Sao Tome and Principe (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Sao Tome and Principe
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14.52 | 12.93 | 17.71 |
| 1992 | 14.52 | 12.91 | 17.74 |
| 1993 | 14.50 | 12.86 | 17.75 |
| 1994 | 14.45 | 12.79 | 17.73 |
| 1995 | 14.44 | 12.75 | 17.75 |
| 1996 | 14.44 | 12.72 | 17.78 |
| 1997 | 14.44 | 12.68 | 17.81 |
| 1998 | 14.38 | 12.59 | 17.77 |
| 1999 | 14.36 | 12.54 | 17.78 |
| 2000 | 14.40 | 12.54 | 17.86 |
| 2001 | 15.73 | 10.16 | 26.08 |
| 2002 | 17.63 | 12.83 | 26.54 |
| 2003 | 16.36 | 10.93 | 26.46 |
| 2004 | 16.12 | 11.59 | 24.59 |
| 2005 | 16.47 | 11.40 | 26.00 |
| 2006 | 16.65 | 11.70 | 25.95 |
| 2007 | 16.32 | 11.55 | 25.25 |
| 2008 | 15.62 | 11.13 | 24.03 |
| 2009 | 15.26 | 10.96 | 23.33 |
| 2010 | 14.59 | 10.55 | 22.17 |
| 2011 | 14.11 | 10.27 | 21.31 |
| 2012 | 13.59 | 9.97 | 20.42 |
| 2013 | 13.62 | 10.05 | 20.35 |
| 2014 | 13.64 | 10.13 | 20.28 |
| 2015 | 13.78 | 10.30 | 20.36 |
| 2016 | 13.84 | 10.40 | 20.32 |
| 2017 | 13.91 | 10.50 | 20.30 |
| 2018 | 14.00 | 10.61 | 20.29 |
| 2019 | 14.08 | 10.72 | 20.27 |
| 2020 | 15.44 | 12.02 | 21.77 |
| 2021 | 15.34 | 11.76 | 21.90 |
| 2022 | 15.32 | 11.69 | 21.91 |