Number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Number of children under 5, by world region was 34,182 people in 2100. ▬ Flat
Latest (2100)
34,182 people
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
165th
of 236 countries
All-time high
38,164 people
in 2067
All-time low
31,174 people
in 2024
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 34,182 people.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 38,164 people in 2067 and was at its lowest, 31,174 people, in 2024.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 165th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,174 people | — |
| 2025 | 31,677 people | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 32,176 people | +1.6% |
| 2027 | 32,639 people | +1.4% |
| 2028 | 33,086 people | +1.4% |
| 2029 | 33,514 people | +1.3% |
| 2030 | 33,934 people | +1.3% |
| 2031 | 34,347 people | +1.2% |
| 2032 | 34,753 people | +1.2% |
| 2033 | 35,152 people | +1.1% |
| 2034 | 35,535 people | +1.1% |
| 2035 | 35,880 people | +1.0% |
| 2036 | 36,192 people | +0.9% |
| 2037 | 36,458 people | +0.7% |
| 2038 | 36,671 people | +0.6% |
| 2039 | 36,831 people | +0.4% |
| 2040 | 36,952 people | +0.3% |
| 2041 | 37,030 people | +0.2% |
| 2042 | 37,080 people | +0.1% |
| 2043 | 37,113 people | +0.1% |
| 2044 | 37,142 people | +0.1% |
| 2045 | 37,175 people | +0.1% |
| 2046 | 37,218 people | +0.1% |
| 2047 | 37,249 people | +0.1% |
| 2048 | 37,264 people | +0.0% |
| 2049 | 37,261 people | -0.0% |
| 2050 | 37,246 people | -0.0% |
| 2051 | 37,235 people | -0.0% |
| 2052 | 37,241 people | +0.0% |
| 2053 | 37,271 people | +0.1% |
| 2054 | 37,334 people | +0.2% |
| 2055 | 37,424 people | +0.2% |
| 2056 | 37,523 people | +0.3% |
| 2057 | 37,621 people | +0.3% |
| 2058 | 37,716 people | +0.3% |
| 2059 | 37,799 people | +0.2% |
| 2060 | 37,869 people | +0.2% |
| 2061 | 37,935 people | +0.2% |
| 2062 | 37,995 people | +0.2% |
| 2063 | 38,049 people | +0.1% |
| 2064 | 38,103 people | +0.1% |
| 2065 | 38,144 people | +0.1% |
| 2066 | 38,161 people | +0.0% |
| 2067 | 38,164 people | +0.0% |
| 2068 | 38,142 people | -0.1% |
| 2069 | 38,100 people | -0.1% |
| 2070 | 38,033 people | -0.2% |
| 2071 | 37,945 people | -0.2% |
| 2072 | 37,841 people | -0.3% |
| 2073 | 37,720 people | -0.3% |
| 2074 | 37,588 people | -0.3% |
| 2075 | 37,451 people | -0.4% |
| 2076 | 37,314 people | -0.4% |
| 2077 | 37,178 people | -0.4% |
| 2078 | 37,043 people | -0.4% |
| 2079 | 36,898 people | -0.4% |
| 2080 | 36,751 people | -0.4% |
| 2081 | 36,604 people | -0.4% |
| 2082 | 36,451 people | -0.4% |
| 2083 | 36,307 people | -0.4% |
| 2084 | 36,177 people | -0.4% |
| 2085 | 36,056 people | -0.3% |
| 2086 | 35,942 people | -0.3% |
| 2087 | 35,835 people | -0.3% |
| 2088 | 35,735 people | -0.3% |
| 2089 | 35,634 people | -0.3% |
| 2090 | 35,544 people | -0.3% |
| 2091 | 35,451 people | -0.3% |
| 2092 | 35,350 people | -0.3% |
| 2093 | 35,242 people | -0.3% |
| 2094 | 35,119 people | -0.3% |
| 2095 | 34,976 people | -0.4% |
| 2096 | 34,828 people | -0.4% |
| 2097 | 34,682 people | -0.4% |
| 2098 | 34,529 people | -0.4% |
| 2099 | 34,360 people | -0.5% |
| 2100 | 34,182 people | -0.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 34,182 people is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.22 million people, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 34,182 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.60 million people, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32,378 people | 31,174 people | 33,514 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 35,575 people | 33,934 people | 36,831 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 37,148 people | 36,952 people | 37,264 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 37,441 people | 37,235 people | 37,799 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 38,066 people | 37,869 people | 38,164 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 37,501 people | 36,898 people | 38,033 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 36,149 people | 35,634 people | 36,751 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 35,008 people | 34,360 people | 35,544 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 34,182 people | 34,182 people | 34,182 people | 1 |
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More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -8.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 556.27 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Sao Tome and Principe was 34,182 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 38,164 people in 2067.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,174 people in 2024.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 165th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.