São Tomé and Principe Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's youth unemployment stood at 8.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.54% by 2026. São Tomé and Principe ranked 56th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 8.44% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 8.49% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.79% | +0.23pp | #56 |
| 2024 | 8.56% | +0.02pp | #53 |
| 2023 | 8.54% | +0.05pp | #58 |
| 2022 | 8.49% | −0.60pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 9.09% | −0.33pp | #46 |
| 2020 | 9.42% | +1.01pp | #45 |
| 2019 | 8.40% | +0.09pp | #53 |
| 2018 | 8.31% | −0.08pp | #53 |
| 2017 | 8.39% | −2.22pp | #50 |
| 2016 | 10.61% | −2.19pp | #68 |
| 2015 | 12.80% | −2.06pp | #86 |
| 2014 | 14.85% | −2.25pp | #93 |
| 2013 | 17.10% | −2.30pp | #102 |
| 2012 | 19.40% | −0.88pp | #114 |
| 2011 | 20.27% | −0.57pp | #119 |
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 youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's youth unemployment was 8.79% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's youth unemployment peaked at 24.25% in 2002.
The lowest youth unemployment in São Tomé and Principe was 8.31% in 2018.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 56th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
São Tomé and Principe's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.54% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 8.79%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_youth-unemployment,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}