São Tomé and Principe Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation was 22.75% in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation stood at 22.75% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.68% by 2026. São Tomé and Principe ranked 169th globally.
São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation rate has experienced a modest increase since 1990, albeit at a relatively low level compared to other countries. The rate has fluctuated over the years, with the all-time peak of 23.25% occurring in 2019, and the all-time trough of 21.69% in 1992. The country's female labor participation rate stands at 22.75% in 2025, ranking 169th globally. This is marginally higher than some of its peer countries, such as Tajikistan, which has a female labor participation rate of 21.90%. Despite this, São Tomé and Principe still lags behind countries with higher female labor participation rates, such as Mauritania, which has a rate of 26.18%. The trajectory of São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation rate may continue to be influenced by factors such as economic development, education, and social norms, and a significant improvement in these areas could potentially lead to an increase in the country's female labor participation rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 22.56% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 22.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.75% | −0.02pp | #169 |
| 2024 | 22.77% | −0.10pp | #169 |
| 2023 | 22.87% | −0.14pp | #170 |
| 2022 | 23.01% | +0.08pp | #170 |
| 2021 | 22.94% | +0.29pp | #172 |
| 2020 | 22.65% | −0.60pp | #172 |
| 2019 | 23.25% | +0.16pp | #171 |
| 2018 | 23.09% | +0.14pp | #170 |
| 2017 | 22.96% | +0.11pp | #170 |
| 2016 | 22.84% | +0.08pp | #175 |
| 2015 | 22.77% | +0.04pp | #175 |
| 2014 | 22.73% | +0.00pp | #175 |
| 2013 | 22.73% | −0.02pp | #175 |
| 2012 | 22.75% | −0.00pp | #173 |
| 2011 | 22.75% | +0.03pp | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
São Tomé and Principe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation was 22.75% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation peaked at 23.25% in 2019.
The lowest female labor participation in São Tomé and Principe was 21.69% in 1992.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 169th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
São Tomé and Principe's female labor participation is projected to reach 22.68% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 22.75%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_female-labor-participation,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}