Sao Tome and Principe—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
47.6%
2017
Maximum
47.6%
2017
Minimum
28.8%
2006
CAGR
+2.1%
3 years
Last
47.6%
Previous
—
Highest
47.6%
Lowest
28.8%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sao Tome and Principe's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 47.6% in 2017. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 47.6% (2017) and the lowest was 28.8% (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 47.6% | +65.4% |
| 2006 | 28.8% | -14.1% |
| 2000 | 33.5% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Methodology
Data compiled by Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Unit
% of female population ages 15+