São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows São Tomé and Príncipe population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade during 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 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

São Tomé and Príncipe’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 74,570 people in 1970 to 93,458 people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 25.3% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). 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 1980s.

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.