São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth in the 2010s

São Tomé and Príncipe Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows São Tomé and Príncipe population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Furthermore, this was four decades after São Tomé and Príncipe’s independence in 1975. Click here to review São Tomé and Príncipe country overview.

Chart of Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

The population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 180,372 people in 2010 to 215,048 people in 2019. As a result, the population grew by 19.2% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). 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.

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.