São Tomé and Principe Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
São Tomé and Principe's fertility rate was 3.51 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's fertility rate stood at 3.51 in 2025, a decline of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.51 by 2025. São Tomé and Principe ranked 40th globally.
São Tomé and Principe's fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with the rate decreasing from 6.24 in 1960 to a current value of 3.51 children per woman in 2025, representing the lowest point in the country's history. This decline has been a gradual process, with the fertility rate peaking at 6.53 in 1975, a year that marks the country's all-time high. In comparison, neighboring Gabon has a comparable fertility rate of 3.53 children per woman. The decrease in fertility rate is a global trend, with countries like Rwanda having a slightly higher rate of 3.56 children per woman. The current fertility rate in São Tomé and Principe is expected to continue its downward trajectory as the country's population ages, urbanization increases, and access to education and family planning services expands, potentially leading to a further decline in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.44 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.51 | −0.14 | #40 |
| 2023 | 3.64 | −0.05 | #177 |
| 2022 | 3.70 | −0.06 | #177 |
| 2021 | 3.76 | −0.07 | #177 |
| 2020 | 3.83 | −0.07 | #178 |
| 2019 | 3.90 | −0.08 | #179 |
| 2018 | 3.98 | −0.09 | #179 |
| 2017 | 4.07 | −0.13 | #179 |
| 2016 | 4.20 | −0.15 | #181 |
| 2015 | 4.35 | −0.13 | #183 |
| 2014 | 4.49 | −0.10 | #183 |
| 2013 | 4.58 | −0.08 | #184 |
| 2012 | 4.66 | −0.05 | #185 |
| 2011 | 4.72 | −0.05 | #183 |
| 2010 | 4.77 | −0.07 | #182 |
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 fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's fertility rate was 3.51 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's fertility rate peaked at 6.53 in 1974.
The lowest fertility rate in São Tomé and Principe was 3.51 in 2025.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 40th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
São Tomé and Principe's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 3.51. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_fertility-rate,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}