São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows São Tomé and Príncipe population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. São Tomé and Príncipe’s official name is the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. The country is located off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. Additionally, it borders no African country but is off the coast of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Eventually, São Tomé and Príncipe declared independence on July 12, 1975.

The chart and review show the total population growth of São Tomé and Príncipe from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was two decades before São Tomé and Príncipe’s independence in 1975. Click here to review São Tomé and Príncipe country overview.

Chart of São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

São Tomé and Príncipe’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 56,998  people in 1950 to 63,509 people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 11.4% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 70.5 years (2019). Lastly, around 70% of São Tomé and Príncipe’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in São Tomé and Príncipe has increased from 50.3 years in 1960 to 69.2 years in 2019. To conclude, São Tomé and Príncipe maintained sustained population growth despite their challenges. Click here for São Tomé and Príncipe’s population growth in the 1960s.

To conclude, there has similar economic and security challenges as most countries on the African continent, but has still managed to maintain sustained population growth. The population has grown over the years and decades. Additionally, as more people are born and others live longer, the population will continue to grow. While the population keeps growing, the country will need to make sure everyone has what they need. The population growth depends mainly on taking care of the people. The nation is relatively small but still maintains the needs of its peoples. Finally, the country still has an abundance of growth to come.