Sub-Saharan Africa
🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
Real-time economic and demographic statistics for Sao Tome and Principe
GDP
#206
of 214
Population
#181
of 217
GDP per Capita
#161
of 214
GDP Growth
#36
of 214
Share of World
0.00%
of world GDP
Income Level
Lower middle income
Sao Tome and Principe GDP (2015–2024)
+0.90%annual growth
Chart data: 2015: 259,999,643.047 USD, 2016: 292,267,272.197 USD, 2017: 322,002,845.229 USD, 2018: 383,717,327.831 USD, 2019: 412,976,082.621 USD, 2020: 471,229,484.607 USD, 2021: 524,402,455.548 USD, 2022: 540,809,499.189 USD, 2023: 678,976,264.835 USD, 2024: 764,274,042.735 USD
Demographics
235,536
Population
+2.02%annual growth
Labor Market
9.17%
Unemployment Rate
+0.10ppannual change
Verified: Nov 2025
Economics
+14.35%
Inflation Rate
-6.91ppannual change
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sao Tome and Principe's GDP?
- Sao Tome and Principe's GDP is approximately $764.3 million (2024, representing 0.0% of world GDP), making it the #206 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
- What is Sao Tome and Principe's population?
- Sao Tome and Principe has a population of approximately 235,536 — the #181 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
- What is Sao Tome and Principe's GDP per capita?
- Sao Tome and Principe's GDP per capita is approximately $3,245, ranking #161 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
- How fast is Sao Tome and Principe's economy growing?
- Sao Tome and Principe's economy is currently growing at approximately 0.9% per year, ranking #36 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
- What region is Sao Tome and Principe in?
- Sao Tome and Principe is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and is classified as a lower middle income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.