Sao Tome and Principe: Male unemployment
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| Sao Tome and Principe |
Unemployment rate for males |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 9.93 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2023 |
| Average | 11.11 |
| Min - Max | 9.57 - 12.83 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 9.93 percent, an increase from 9.88 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 6.42 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 1991 to 2023 is 11.11 percent. The minimum value, 9.57 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 12.83 percent was recorded in 2002.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 0.08 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 14.21 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 22.05 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 9.93 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 21.08 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 53.95 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 35.29 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 37.75 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 70.43 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 56.68 | 2022 | percent |