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Sao Tome and Principe: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.80.

That's down 20.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #179 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

Sao Tome and Principe International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4.50
Trough
0.80

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
0.8000
1.0000
1.2000
1.5000
2.1000
3.0000
3.7000
4.5000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sao Tome and Principe's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's International migrant stock (% of population) fell 20.0% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #179 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Sao Tome and Principe's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.