Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 76.73 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 76.73 for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
The figure is up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 76.88 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 75.3, in 1992.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 75.32 | — |
| 1991 | 75.31 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 75.3 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 75.3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 75.32 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 75.36 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 75.41 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 75.49 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 75.58 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 75.69 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 75.81 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 75.89 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 75.91 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 75.94 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 75.96 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 75.98 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 75.98 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 75.98 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 75.97 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 75.97 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 75.97 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 75.99 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 75.99 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 75.97 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 75.98 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 76.05 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 76.12 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 76.21 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 76.31 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 76.88 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 76.69 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 76.49 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 76.56 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 76.61 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 76.66 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 76.7 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 76.73 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 75.41 | 75.3 | 75.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.94 | 75.81 | 75.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.06 | 75.97 | 76.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.66 | 76.49 | 76.88 | 8 |
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More gender data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 94.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9834 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3,245 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3,330 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3,189 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3,272 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3,129 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 3,210 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 3,072 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 3,152 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Sao Tome and Principe was 76.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 76.88 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.3 in 1992.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity 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. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.