Sao Tome and Principe vs Tonga: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Tonga
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 35,075 against 33,628 in Tonga, a difference of 1,447.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Tonga ahead.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 185th and Tonga ranks 186th of 186 countries.
Tonga has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sao Tome and Principe | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,150 | 35,335 | 17,184 | Tonga |
| 2000s | 22,257 | 37,528 | 15,271 | Tonga |
| 2010s | 27,684 | 37,064 | 9,380 | Tonga |
| 2020s | 32,813 | 34,506 | 1,693 | Tonga |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Sao Tome and Principe or Tonga?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 35,075 against 33,628 in Tonga as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Sao Tome and Principe and Tonga?
- 1,447, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and Tonga?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Sao Tome and Principe and Tonga rank globally for labor force, total?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 185th and Tonga ranks 186th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.