Africa Western and Central vs Sao Tome and Principe: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Africa Western and Central
3.2%
in 2025
Sao Tome and Principe
9.1%
in 2025
Africa Western and Central rank
47th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
44th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 9.1% against 3.2% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 5.9%.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 2.9 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Sao Tome and Principe has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 44th of 47 groups.
Sao Tome and Principe has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2000s | 4.2% | 16.0% | 11.8% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 11.3% | 7.2% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.5% | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Africa Western and Central or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 9.1% against 3.2% in Africa Western and Central as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Africa Western and Central and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 5.9%, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 47th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 44th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.