Sao Tome and Principe—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
59.4%
2017
Maximum
59.4%
2017
Minimum
35.1%
2006
CAGR
+1.3%
3 years
Last
59.4%
Previous
—
Highest
59.4%
Lowest
35.1%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sao Tome and Principe's labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 59.4% in 2017. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 59.4% (2017) and the lowest was 35.1% (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 59.4% | +69.5% |
| 2006 | 35.1% | -26.2% |
| 2000 | 47.5% |
Top Countries — Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 88.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 82.2% | 2025 |
| 4 | Nigeria | 81.5% | 2024 |
| 5 | Bolivia | 80.1% | 2025 |
| 6 | Niger | 79.6% | 2022 |
| 7 | Cambodia | 79.6% | 2025 |
| 8 | Uganda | 79.4% | 2021 |
| 9 | Mozambique | 78.8% | 2022 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 76.8% | 2025 |
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
Original contributors: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: June 22, 2026
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators)View original source →