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Sao Tome and Principe: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 58.27.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #178 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Sao Tome and Principe Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
58.27
Trough
53.95
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+4.6%
+0.9% / yr
10-year change
+7.1%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
58.2714
57.8523
57.3648
56.8156
56.2254
55.7043
55.3069
54.9716
54.6985
54.5082

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 58.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #178 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does Sao Tome and Principe's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.