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Formation1970–1990

Integration1990–2010

Current era2010–2024

01 · Economic overview

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Latest values orient the reader; the three-era analysis below shows how the economic record developed.

Nominal GDP$828.32M2024 · Latest current-price total · World rank 199 of 210

Real GDP growth1.1%2024 · Latest constant-price annual change · Constant-price annual change

GDP per capita$3,5172024 · Current U.S. dollars; not PPP adjusted · Current U.S. dollars; not PPP adjusted

Share of world GDP0.0%2024 · Share of the official world total · Official world aggregate denominator

Largest broad activity37.3%2024 · Largest broad production activity · Wholesale and retail trade, restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing0.7%2024 · Share of total gross value added · World gap −14.9 pp

Economic overview annual rank and index table55 annual rows

Annual core economic measures, world ranks and comparable world indices. Annual rows cover the full 1970–2024 AMA record wherever the source publishes a value. World ranks run highest-to-lowest. The position index converts rank to a 0–100 scale: 100 is first and 0 is last; it is not a performance score. World comparison is either a world-equals-100 value index or a percentage-point gap, according to the measure.

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Sao Tome and Principe	1970	$35.39M	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable	$456	90 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	49.7 / 100	49.1 (world = 100)	0.0%	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	$35.46M	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	5.4%	72 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	59.9 / 100	+1.2 pp vs world	$447	100 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	44.1 / 100	44.6 (world = 100)	0.0%	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	$39.40M	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.3%	133 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	-3.1 pp vs world	$486	102 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	42.9 / 100	43.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	$53.27M	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.6%	141 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	20.9 / 100	-4.8 pp vs world	$643	98 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	45.2 / 100	47.7 (world = 100)	0.0%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	$54.99M	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	5.7%	75 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	58.2 / 100	+3.6 pp vs world	$649	111 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.9 / 100	43.3 (world = 100)	0.0%	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	$57.16M	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	5.4%	55 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	69.5 / 100	+4.6 pp vs world	$659	111 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.9 / 100	40.1 (world = 100)	0.0%	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	$49.49M	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.6%	132 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	-3.6 pp vs world	$557	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	31.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	$46.80M	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	23.4%	2 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	99.4 / 100	+19.3 pp vs world	$513	131 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.6 / 100	26.5 (world = 100)	0.0%	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	$52.35M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.9%	126 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.4 / 100	-1.5 pp vs world	$558	134 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	24.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	$62.53M	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	16.3%	8 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	96.0 / 100	+12.3 pp vs world	$650	128 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.2 / 100	25.5 (world = 100)	0.0%	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	$77.66M	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-1.1%	140 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	21.5 / 100	-3.0 pp vs world	$788	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	28.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	$79.41M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-10.3%	172 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-12.3 pp vs world	$789	125 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.9 / 100	28.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	$76.37M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	3.1%	58 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	67.8 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	$745	127 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	27.3 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	$71.43M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-3.9%	154 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	13.6 / 100	-6.7 pp vs world	$684	129 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.7 / 100	24.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	$74.38M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-6.0%	175 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	1.7 / 100	-10.7 pp vs world	$699	127 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	25.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	$78.68M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	9.3%	16 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	91.5 / 100	+5.8 pp vs world	$724	124 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	30.5 / 100	25.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	$110.25M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-5.8%	172 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-9.0 pp vs world	$992	109 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	39.0 / 100	31.3 (world = 100)	0.0%	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	$110.27M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-2.9%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-6.6 pp vs world	$968	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	27.5 (world = 100)	0.0%	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	$94.15M	168 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.6 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.0%	132 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	-2.5 pp vs world	$805	130 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.1 / 100	20.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	168 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	$93.72M	170 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	3.1%	108 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	39.5 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	$781	134 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	25.3 / 100	19.7 (world = 100)	0.0%	170 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	$113.45M	197 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	-2.2%	152 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	15.2 / 100	-5.2 pp vs world	$923	139 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	32.7 / 100	21.3 (world = 100)	0.0%	197 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	$102.21M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.2%	116 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	43.9 / 100	-0.0 pp vs world	$813	147 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	18.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	$90.21M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.7%	131 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	36.6 / 100	-1.4 pp vs world	$704	156 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	24.4 / 100	14.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	$119.58M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.1%	124 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	40.0 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	$917	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	19.4 (world = 100)	0.0%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	$124.90M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.2%	136 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	34.1 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	$941	139 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	32.7 / 100	18.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	$98.62M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.0%	152 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	26.3 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	$731	154 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	13.4 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	$128.57M	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.5%	161 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	22.0 / 100	-2.1 pp vs world	$939	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	17.1 (world = 100)	0.0%	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	$87.42M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.0%	174 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	15.6 / 100	-2.9 pp vs world	$629	162 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	21.5 / 100	11.7 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	$68.74M	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.5%	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	-0.3 pp vs world	$488	171 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.1 / 100	9.3 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	$73.52M	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.5%	131 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	36.6 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	$516	170 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.6 / 100	9.6 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	$72.47M	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.4%	178 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.7 / 100	-4.0 pp vs world	$503	171 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.1 / 100	9.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	$72.23M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	3.1%	100 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	51.7 / 100	+1.0 pp vs world	$493	170 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.6 / 100	9.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	$81.05M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.0%	129 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	37.6 / 100	-0.2 pp vs world	$541	169 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.0 / 100	9.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	$96.34M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	7.0%	47 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	77.6 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	$626	167 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	19.0 / 100	10.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	$105.36M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	3.8%	139 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	32.7 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	$668	168 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.5 / 100	9.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	$126.19M	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	7.1%	56 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	73.2 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	$781	168 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	19.3 / 100	10.7 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	$134.44M	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	9.1%	36 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	83.1 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	$812	171 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	17.9 / 100	10.4 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	$145.83M	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	3.3%	157 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	24.6 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	$859	176 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	15.5 / 100	9.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	$188.02M	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	8.2%	29 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	86.5 / 100	+6.2 pp vs world	$1,082	172 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.2 / 100	11.5 (world = 100)	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	$200.67M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	3.3%	62 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	70.8 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	$1,128	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	12.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	$190.80M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.4%	161 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.4 / 100	-3.0 pp vs world	$1,049	177 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	11.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	$228.14M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.0%	146 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	30.6 / 100	-1.3 pp vs world	$1,229	175 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	16.7 / 100	11.7 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	$231.09M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.9%	107 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	49.3 / 100	+0.2 pp vs world	$1,220	177 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	11.5 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	$269.15M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	5.1%	67 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	68.4 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	$1,393	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	13.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	$295.14M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	4.9%	64 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	69.9 / 100	+1.8 pp vs world	$1,500	170 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	19.1 / 100	13.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	$261.80M	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.5%	153 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	27.3 / 100	-1.6 pp vs world	$1,307	176 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	16.3 / 100	12.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	$294.00M	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	5.2%	47 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	78.0 / 100	+2.4 pp vs world	$1,443	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	14.1 (world = 100)	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	$324.56M	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	4.1%	83 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	60.8 / 100	+0.7 pp vs world	$1,568	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	14.6 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	$386.60M	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	4.4%	68 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	67.9 / 100	+1.1 pp vs world	$1,839	167 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.6 / 100	16.3 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	$416.07M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.0%	136 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	35.4 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	$1,950	168 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.1 / 100	17.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	$474.76M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	2.6%	16 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	92.8 / 100	+5.6 pp vs world	$2,183	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	19.9 (world = 100)	0.0%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	$528.34M	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.9%	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	-4.5 pp vs world	$2,380	161 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.4 / 100	19.2 (world = 100)	0.0%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	$544.87M	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.2%	186 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.5 / 100	-3.2 pp vs world	$2,408	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	18.8 (world = 100)	0.0%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	$684.07M	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.4%	179 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	14.8 / 100	-2.5 pp vs world	$2,963	154 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	26.8 / 100	22.4 (world = 100)	0.0%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	$828.32M	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	1.1%	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	-1.7 pp vs world	$3,517	149 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	29.2 / 100	25.7 (world = 100)	0.0%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

The long view

Real output, indexed to a shared starting year

Indexing allows the country and benchmark trajectories to be compared without confusing their very different economic sizes.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Sao Tome and PrincipeAfricaMiddle AfricaWorldConstant prices · U.S. dollars · index, shared start = 100

02 · Economic size and world position

How large is the economy, and where does it sit globally?

Nominal scale, real volume and share of world output provide three distinct views of economic size.

Full historical record

Nominal GDP

Nominal scale, real volume and share of world output provide three distinct views of economic size.

Sao Tome and Principe is shown against compatible UN benchmarks. The three fixed eras are labeled on the chart and summarized below.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Sao Tome and PrincipeMiddle AfricaAfricaWorldCurrent prices · U.S. dollars

Formation1970–1990

$35.39M → $113.45M

Compound annual change: +6.0% CAGR

Integration1990–2010

$113.45M → $190.80M

Compound annual change: +2.6% CAGR

Current era2010–2024

$190.80M → $828.32M

Compound annual change: +11.1% CAGR

Nominal GDP$828.32M2024 · Published series · World rank 199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Real GDP$491.80M2024 · Published series · World rank 201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Share of world GDP0.0%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Economic size and world position: annual rates, ranks and comparison indices55 annual rows

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Sao Tome and Principe	1970	$35.39M	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$116.86M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	$35.46M	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$123.14M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	$39.40M	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$125.96M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	$53.27M	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$127.97M	170 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	4.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	$54.99M	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$135.24M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	$57.16M	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$142.51M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	$49.49M	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$144.85M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	$46.80M	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$178.77M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	$52.35M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$183.95M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	$62.53M	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$214.01M	165 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	7.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	$77.66M	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$211.70M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	$79.41M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$189.86M	168 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.6 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	$76.37M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$195.74M	168 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.6 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	$71.43M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$188.15M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	$74.38M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$176.81M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	$78.68M	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$193.25M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	$110.25M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$181.98M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	$110.27M	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$176.65M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	166 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	$94.15M	168 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.6 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$180.18M	169 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	168 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	5.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	$93.72M	170 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$185.83M	172 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	170 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	$113.45M	197 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$181.83M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	197 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	$102.21M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$184.01M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	$90.21M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$185.30M	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	$119.58M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$187.34M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	$124.90M	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$191.46M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	$98.62M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$195.29M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	$128.57M	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$198.22M	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	$87.42M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$200.19M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	$68.74M	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$205.20M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	$73.52M	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$210.33M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	$72.47M	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$211.27M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	$72.23M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$217.74M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	$81.05M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$222.11M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	$96.34M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$237.57M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	$105.36M	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$246.68M	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	202 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	$126.19M	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$264.18M	201 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	$134.44M	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$288.26M	201 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	$145.83M	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$297.64M	201 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	$188.02M	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$322.00M	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	$200.67M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$332.64M	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	$190.80M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$337.45M	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	$228.14M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$344.20M	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	$231.09M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$354.33M	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	$269.15M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$372.47M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	$295.14M	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$390.75M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	$261.80M	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$396.76M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	$294.00M	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$417.30M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	$324.56M	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$434.46M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	$386.60M	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$453.49M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	$416.07M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$462.62M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	$474.76M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$474.76M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	$528.34M	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$483.78M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	$544.87M	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$484.60M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	$684.07M	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$486.40M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	$828.32M	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	$491.80M	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	0.0 (world = 100)	0.0%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

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Current U.S.-dollar GDP reflects domestic prices and exchange rates as well as production. It is not PPP adjusted.

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Africa$2.83T2024

Middle Africa$318.83B2024

World$111.57T2024

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Sao Tome and Principe is shown against compatible UN benchmarks. The three fixed eras are labeled on the chart and summarized below.

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Sao Tome and PrincipeMiddle AfricaAfricaWorldCurrent prices · U.S. dollars per person

Formation1970–1990

$456 → $923

Compound annual change: +3.6% CAGR

Integration1990–2010

$923 → $1,049

Compound annual change: +0.6% CAGR

Current era2010–2024

$1,049 → $3,517

Compound annual change: +9.0% CAGR

GDP per person$3,5172024 · Published series · World rank 149 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Real GDP per person$2,0882024 · Published series · World rank 166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Output and income per person: annual rates, ranks and comparison indices55 annual rows

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Sao Tome and Principe	1970	$456	90 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	49.7 / 100	49.1 (world = 100)	$1,505	119 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	33.3 / 100	29.0 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	$447	100 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	44.1 / 100	44.6 (world = 100)	$1,552	117 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	34.5 / 100	29.3 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	$486	102 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	42.9 / 100	43.0 (world = 100)	$1,554	120 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	32.8 / 100	28.4 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	$643	98 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	45.2 / 100	47.7 (world = 100)	$1,546	121 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	32.2 / 100	27.0 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	$649	111 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.9 / 100	43.3 (world = 100)	$1,597	120 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	32.8 / 100	27.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	$659	111 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.9 / 100	40.1 (world = 100)	$1,644	119 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	33.3 / 100	29.0 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	$557	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	31.9 (world = 100)	$1,629	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	27.8 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	$513	131 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.6 / 100	26.5 (world = 100)	$1,958	114 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.2 / 100	32.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	$558	134 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	24.8 (world = 100)	$1,961	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	31.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	$650	128 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.2 / 100	25.5 (world = 100)	$2,223	108 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	39.5 / 100	35.4 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	$788	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	28.2 (world = 100)	$2,148	107 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	40.1 / 100	34.2 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	$789	125 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.9 / 100	28.2 (world = 100)	$1,887	116 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	35.0 / 100	30.0 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	$745	127 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	27.3 (world = 100)	$1,909	114 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.2 / 100	30.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	$684	129 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.7 / 100	24.9 (world = 100)	$1,803	117 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	34.5 / 100	28.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	$699	127 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	25.2 (world = 100)	$1,662	123 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.1 / 100	25.8 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	$724	124 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	30.5 / 100	25.9 (world = 100)	$1,779	115 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	35.6 / 100	27.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	$992	109 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	39.0 / 100	31.3 (world = 100)	$1,637	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	24.6 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	$968	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	27.5 (world = 100)	$1,551	125 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.9 / 100	22.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	$805	130 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.1 / 100	20.8 (world = 100)	$1,541	125 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.9 / 100	22.2 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	$781	134 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	25.3 / 100	19.7 (world = 100)	$1,549	125 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	30.3 / 100	21.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	$923	139 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	32.7 / 100	21.3 (world = 100)	$1,479	147 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	20.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	$813	147 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	18.2 (world = 100)	$1,464	147 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	20.6 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	$704	156 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	24.4 / 100	14.9 (world = 100)	$1,446	145 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	29.8 / 100	20.2 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	$917	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	19.4 (world = 100)	$1,436	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	20.0 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	$941	139 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	32.7 / 100	18.9 (world = 100)	$1,442	144 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.2 / 100	19.8 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	$731	154 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	13.4 (world = 100)	$1,448	147 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	19.5 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	$939	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	17.1 (world = 100)	$1,447	149 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	19.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	$629	162 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	21.5 / 100	11.7 (world = 100)	$1,441	151 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	26.8 / 100	18.6 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	$488	171 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.1 / 100	9.3 (world = 100)	$1,458	151 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	26.8 / 100	18.6 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	$516	170 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.6 / 100	9.6 (world = 100)	$1,477	150 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	27.3 / 100	18.4 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	$503	171 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.1 / 100	9.2 (world = 100)	$1,467	151 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	26.8 / 100	17.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	$493	170 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.6 / 100	9.2 (world = 100)	$1,488	149 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	17.8 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	$541	169 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.0 / 100	9.8 (world = 100)	$1,481	152 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	26.3 / 100	17.6 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	$626	167 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	19.0 / 100	10.2 (world = 100)	$1,545	153 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	25.9 / 100	18.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	$668	168 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.5 / 100	9.8 (world = 100)	$1,564	155 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	17.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	$781	168 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	19.3 / 100	10.7 (world = 100)	$1,634	158 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	24.2 / 100	18.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	$812	171 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	17.9 / 100	10.4 (world = 100)	$1,740	157 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	24.6 / 100	18.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	$859	176 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	15.5 / 100	9.9 (world = 100)	$1,754	158 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	24.2 / 100	18.3 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	$1,082	172 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.2 / 100	11.5 (world = 100)	$1,853	156 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.8 / 100	19.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	$1,128	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	12.8 (world = 100)	$1,870	157 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	19.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	$1,049	177 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	11.0 (world = 100)	$1,856	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	19.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	$1,229	175 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	16.7 / 100	11.7 (world = 100)	$1,854	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	18.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	$1,220	177 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	11.5 (world = 100)	$1,870	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	18.6 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	$1,393	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	13.0 (world = 100)	$1,928	159 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.4 / 100	18.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	$1,500	170 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	19.1 / 100	13.8 (world = 100)	$1,986	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	19.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	$1,307	176 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	16.3 / 100	12.8 (world = 100)	$1,981	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	18.7 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	$1,443	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	14.1 (world = 100)	$2,049	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	19.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	$1,568	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	14.6 (world = 100)	$2,099	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	19.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	$1,839	167 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.6 / 100	16.3 (world = 100)	$2,158	159 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.4 / 100	19.2 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	$1,950	168 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.1 / 100	17.2 (world = 100)	$2,168	161 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.4 / 100	19.0 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	$2,183	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	19.9 (world = 100)	$2,183	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	19.9 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	$2,380	161 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.4 / 100	19.2 (world = 100)	$2,180	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	18.8 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	$2,408	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	18.8 (world = 100)	$2,141	165 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.5 / 100	18.1 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	$2,963	154 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	26.8 / 100	22.4 (world = 100)	$2,107	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	17.4 (world = 100)
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	$3,517	149 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	29.2 / 100	25.7 (world = 100)	$2,088	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	16.9 (world = 100)

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

Interpretation note

GDP per person is an accounting average, not a measure of household income distribution or living costs.

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Africa$1,8692024

Middle Africa$1,4972024

World$13,6732024

04 · Real growth and output prices

How quickly has real activity changed, and how have output prices moved?

Real GDP growth, per-person growth and the implicit deflator answer different questions.

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Real GDP growth, per-person growth and the implicit deflator answer different questions.

Sao Tome and Principe is shown against compatible UN benchmarks. The three fixed eras are labeled on the chart and summarized below.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Sao Tome and PrincipeMiddle AfricaAfricaWorldConstant prices · percent

Formation1970–1990

5.4% → -2.2%

Average annual rate: +2.5%

Integration1990–2010

-2.2% → 1.4%

Average annual rate: +2.9%

Current era2010–2024

1.4% → 1.1%

Average annual rate: +2.7%

Real GDP growth1.1%2024 · Published series · World rank 166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Real GDP-per-person growth-0.9%2024 · Published series · World rank 188 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Implicit GDP deflator177.32024 · Published series · World rank 24 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Real growth and output prices: annual rates, ranks and comparison indices55 annual rows

Annual non-duplicative measures used in the real growth and output prices section. Annual rows cover the full 1970–2024 AMA record wherever the source publishes a value. World ranks run highest-to-lowest. The position index converts rank to a 0–100 scale: 100 is first and 0 is last; it is not a performance score. World comparison is either a world-equals-100 value index or a percentage-point gap, according to the measure.

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Sao Tome and Principe	1970	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable	0.0	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	5.4%	72 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	59.9 / 100	+1.2 pp vs world	3.1%	71 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	60.5 / 100	+1.0 pp vs world	0.0	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	2.3%	133 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	-3.1 pp vs world	0.1%	131 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.6 / 100	-3.2 pp vs world	0.0	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	1.6%	141 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	20.9 / 100	-4.8 pp vs world	-0.6%	146 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.1 / 100	-4.9 pp vs world	0.0	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	5.7%	75 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	58.2 / 100	+3.6 pp vs world	3.3%	82 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	54.2 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	0.0	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	5.4%	55 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	69.5 / 100	+4.6 pp vs world	2.9%	55 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	69.5 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	0.0	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	1.6%	132 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	-3.6 pp vs world	-0.9%	136 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	23.7 / 100	-4.2 pp vs world	0.0	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	23.4%	2 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	99.4 / 100	+19.3 pp vs world	20.2%	3 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	98.9 / 100	+17.9 pp vs world	0.0	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	2.9%	126 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.4 / 100	-1.5 pp vs world	0.2%	134 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	-2.4 pp vs world	0.0	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	16.3%	8 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	96.0 / 100	+12.3 pp vs world	13.4%	8 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	96.0 / 100	+11.1 pp vs world	0.0	152 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	-1.1%	140 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	21.5 / 100	-3.0 pp vs world	-3.4%	140 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	21.5 / 100	-3.5 pp vs world	0.1	152 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	-10.3%	172 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-12.3 pp vs world	-12.2%	173 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	2.8 / 100	-12.3 pp vs world	0.1	152 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	3.1%	58 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	67.8 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	1.2%	68 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	62.1 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	0.1	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	-3.9%	154 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	13.6 / 100	-6.7 pp vs world	-5.6%	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	-6.6 pp vs world	0.1	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	-6.0%	175 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	1.7 / 100	-10.7 pp vs world	-7.8%	174 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	2.3 / 100	-10.6 pp vs world	0.1	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	9.3%	16 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	91.5 / 100	+5.8 pp vs world	7.0%	18 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	90.4 / 100	+5.3 pp vs world	0.1	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	-5.8%	172 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-9.0 pp vs world	-7.9%	170 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	4.5 / 100	-9.3 pp vs world	0.1	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	-2.9%	167 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-6.6 pp vs world	-5.3%	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-7.1 pp vs world	0.2	162 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.0 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	2.0%	132 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	-2.5 pp vs world	-0.6%	137 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	23.2 / 100	-3.3 pp vs world	0.2	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	3.1%	108 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	39.5 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	0.5%	117 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	34.5 / 100	-1.4 pp vs world	0.3	162 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	-2.2%	152 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	15.2 / 100	-5.2 pp vs world	-4.5%	158 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	11.8 / 100	-5.8 pp vs world	0.4	172 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	16.6 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	1.2%	116 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	43.9 / 100	-0.0 pp vs world	-1.0%	114 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	44.9 / 100	-0.5 pp vs world	0.5	175 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	15.1 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	0.7%	131 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	36.6 / 100	-1.4 pp vs world	-1.2%	130 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	37.1 / 100	-1.6 pp vs world	0.7	178 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	1.1%	124 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	40.0 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	-0.7%	124 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	40.0 / 100	-0.9 pp vs world	1.3	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	2.2%	136 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	34.1 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	0.5%	135 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	34.6 / 100	-1.3 pp vs world	2.2	185 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	2.0%	152 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	26.3 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	0.4%	147 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	-1.2 pp vs world	3.3	185 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	1.5%	161 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	22.0 / 100	-2.1 pp vs world	-0.0%	165 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	20.0 / 100	-2.1 pp vs world	6.6	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	1.0%	174 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	15.6 / 100	-2.9 pp vs world	-0.4%	167 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	19.0 / 100	-2.9 pp vs world	9.2	180 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	12.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	2.5%	143 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.7 / 100	-0.3 pp vs world	1.2%	137 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	33.7 / 100	-0.2 pp vs world	10.7	179 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.2 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	2.5%	131 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	36.6 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	1.3%	127 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	38.5 / 100	-0.9 pp vs world	11.6	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	0.4%	178 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.7 / 100	-4.0 pp vs world	-0.7%	170 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.6 / 100	-3.7 pp vs world	12.7	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	3.1%	100 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	51.7 / 100	+1.0 pp vs world	1.4%	110 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	46.8 / 100	+0.7 pp vs world	13.6	185 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	2.0%	129 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	37.6 / 100	-0.2 pp vs world	-0.4%	160 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	22.4 / 100	-1.3 pp vs world	15.4	186 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	9.8 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	7.0%	47 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	77.6 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	4.3%	64 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	69.3 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	17.6	185 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	3.8%	139 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	32.7 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	1.3%	160 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	22.4 / 100	-1.8 pp vs world	19.7	189 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	8.3 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	7.1%	56 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	73.2 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	4.5%	74 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	64.4 / 100	+1.8 pp vs world	23.5	190 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	8.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	9.1%	36 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	83.1 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	6.5%	52 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	75.4 / 100	+3.4 pp vs world	27.0	190 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	8.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	3.3%	157 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	24.6 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	0.8%	171 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	17.9 / 100	-2.2 pp vs world	30.8	190 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	8.7 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	8.2%	29 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	86.5 / 100	+6.2 pp vs world	5.6%	44 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	79.2 / 100	+4.9 pp vs world	39.9	184 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	3.3%	62 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	70.8 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	0.9%	67 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	68.4 / 100	+3.6 pp vs world	45.5	182 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	13.4 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	1.4%	161 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.4 / 100	-3.0 pp vs world	-0.8%	179 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	14.8 / 100	-3.9 pp vs world	48.6	185 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.0 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	2.0%	146 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	30.6 / 100	-1.3 pp vs world	-0.1%	169 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	19.6 / 100	-2.1 pp vs world	54.3	185 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.0 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	2.9%	107 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	49.3 / 100	+0.2 pp vs world	0.9%	126 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	40.2 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	57.8	184 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	5.1%	67 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	68.4 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	3.1%	72 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	66.0 / 100	+1.6 pp vs world	62.0	184 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	4.9%	64 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	69.9 / 100	+1.8 pp vs world	3.0%	77 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	63.6 / 100	+1.2 pp vs world	64.9	186 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.5 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	1.5%	153 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	27.3 / 100	-1.6 pp vs world	-0.2%	168 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.1 / 100	-2.2 pp vs world	67.8	185 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.0 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	5.2%	47 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	78.0 / 100	+2.4 pp vs world	3.4%	61 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	71.3 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	72.6	186 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.5 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	4.1%	83 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	60.8 / 100	+0.7 pp vs world	2.5%	100 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	52.6 / 100	+0.2 pp vs world	75.5	190 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	4.4%	68 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	67.9 / 100	+1.1 pp vs world	2.8%	81 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	61.7 / 100	+0.7 pp vs world	82.3	193 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	8.1 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	2.0%	136 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	35.4 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	0.5%	152 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	91.5	184 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	2.6%	16 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	92.8 / 100	+5.6 pp vs world	0.7%	23 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	89.5 / 100	+4.6 pp vs world	100.0	1 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	100.0 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	1.9%	171 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.7 / 100	-4.5 pp vs world	-0.2%	180 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	14.4 / 100	-5.7 pp vs world	105.2	97 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	54.1 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	0.2%	186 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.5 / 100	-3.2 pp vs world	-1.8%	192 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	8.6 / 100	-4.2 pp vs world	121.8	57 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	73.2 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	0.4%	179 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	14.8 / 100	-2.5 pp vs world	-1.6%	192 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	8.6 / 100	-3.6 pp vs world	148.2	29 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	86.6 / 100
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	1.1%	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	-1.7 pp vs world	-0.9%	188 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	10.5 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	177.3	24 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	89.0 / 100

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

Interpretation note

The implicit GDP deflator covers domestically produced output and is not a consumer price index. Annual growth can be volatile.

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Africa3.4%2024

Middle Africa4.4%2024

World2.8%2024

05 · Consumption and domestic demand

How is output used for consumption and domestic demand?

Household and government consumption sit inside final consumption; domestic demand also includes capital formation.

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Final Consumption

Household and government consumption sit inside final consumption; domestic demand also includes capital formation.

Sao Tome and Principe is shown against compatible UN benchmarks. The three fixed eras are labeled on the chart and summarized below.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Sao Tome and PrincipeMiddle AfricaAfricaWorldCurrent prices · national currency · percent

Formation1970–1990

93.0% → 128.5%

Percentage-point change: +35.4 pp

Integration1990–2010

128.5% → 137.4%

Percentage-point change: +8.9 pp

Current era2010–2024

137.4% → 115.8%

Percentage-point change: -21.6 pp

Final consumption115.8%2024 · Published series · World rank 13 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Household consumption102.8%2024 · Published series · World rank 9 of 209 · highest-to-lowest

Government consumption13.0%2024 · Published series · World rank 145 of 209 · highest-to-lowest

Domestic demand124.1%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 32 of 209 · highest-to-lowest

Consumption and domestic demand: annual rates, ranks and comparison indices55 annual rows

Annual non-duplicative measures used in the consumption and domestic demand section. Annual rows cover the full 1970–2024 AMA record wherever the source publishes a value. World ranks run highest-to-lowest. The position index converts rank to a 0–100 scale: 100 is first and 0 is last; it is not a performance score. World comparison is either a world-equals-100 value index or a percentage-point gap, according to the measure.

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Consumption and domestic demand: annual rates, ranks and comparison indices

Sao Tome and Principe	1970	93.0%	49 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	72.9 / 100	+20.4 pp vs world	74.8%	53 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	70.5 / 100	+17.8 pp vs world	18.2%	50 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	72.2 / 100	+2.7 pp vs world	101.9%	102 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	42.6 / 100	+1.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	94.9%	40 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	78.0 / 100	+21.9 pp vs world	76.5%	46 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	74.4 / 100	+19.5 pp vs world	18.4%	50 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	72.2 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	104.2%	86 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	51.7 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	93.6%	44 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	75.7 / 100	+20.7 pp vs world	76.2%	43 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	76.1 / 100	+19.4 pp vs world	17.4%	68 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	61.9 / 100	+1.5 pp vs world	102.2%	96 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	46.0 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	90.6%	56 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	68.9 / 100	+19.0 pp vs world	76.4%	46 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	74.4 / 100	+20.5 pp vs world	14.2%	99 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	44.3 / 100	-1.4 pp vs world	97.3%	131 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	26.1 / 100	-2.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	87.5%	58 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	67.8 / 100	+15.8 pp vs world	74.3%	51 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	71.6 / 100	+18.6 pp vs world	13.3%	98 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	44.9 / 100	-2.7 pp vs world	94.5%	143 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	19.3 / 100	-5.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	98.4%	32 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	82.5 / 100	+24.7 pp vs world	85.7%	23 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	87.5 / 100	+29.1 pp vs world	12.7%	116 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	34.7 / 100	-4.2 pp vs world	107.3%	81 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	54.5 / 100	+6.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	102.9%	17 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	91.0 / 100	+30.0 pp vs world	90.5%	11 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	94.3 / 100	+34.4 pp vs world	12.4%	121 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	31.8 / 100	-4.3 pp vs world	113.3%	41 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	77.3 / 100	+12.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	95.8%	35 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	80.8 / 100	+22.9 pp vs world	85.2%	22 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	88.1 / 100	+29.0 pp vs world	10.5%	136 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	23.3 / 100	-6.0 pp vs world	114.7%	39 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	78.4 / 100	+13.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	106.5%	17 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	91.0 / 100	+33.8 pp vs world	96.7%	4 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	98.3 / 100	+40.7 pp vs world	9.8%	149 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	15.9 / 100	-6.8 pp vs world	116.8%	36 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	80.1 / 100	+15.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	109.9%	14 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	92.7 / 100	+37.3 pp vs world	101.4%	6 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	97.2 / 100	+45.4 pp vs world	8.5%	157 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	11.4 / 100	-8.0 pp vs world	123.2%	30 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	83.5 / 100	+22.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	111.6%	15 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	92.1 / 100	+38.5 pp vs world	77.1%	45 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	75.0 / 100	+20.6 pp vs world	34.5%	15 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.0 / 100	+17.9 pp vs world	128.4%	25 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.4 / 100	+27.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	111.6%	15 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	92.1 / 100	+38.2 pp vs world	77.1%	43 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	76.1 / 100	+20.5 pp vs world	34.5%	14 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+17.8 pp vs world	128.4%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+27.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	111.3%	13 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+36.7 pp vs world	77.1%	43 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	76.1 / 100	+19.7 pp vs world	34.2%	15 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.0 / 100	+17.1 pp vs world	128.1%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+27.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	113.4%	14 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	92.7 / 100	+38.4 pp vs world	77.1%	45 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	75.0 / 100	+19.2 pp vs world	36.3%	13 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+19.3 pp vs world	130.2%	20 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+29.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	104.8%	15 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	92.1 / 100	+30.5 pp vs world	77.1%	40 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	77.8 / 100	+19.4 pp vs world	27.7%	27 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	85.2 / 100	+11.1 pp vs world	121.6%	26 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	85.8 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	118.3%	11 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	94.4 / 100	+43.4 pp vs world	77.1%	44 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	75.6 / 100	+19.0 pp vs world	41.2%	10 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	94.9 / 100	+24.5 pp vs world	133.7%	18 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+33.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	116.7%	10 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	94.9 / 100	+41.5 pp vs world	77.1%	40 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	77.8 / 100	+18.8 pp vs world	39.7%	14 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+22.7 pp vs world	131.2%	18 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+30.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	110.4%	13 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+35.3 pp vs world	71.8%	59 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	67.0 / 100	+13.7 pp vs world	38.6%	12 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+21.7 pp vs world	124.3%	22 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	88.1 / 100	+23.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	107.3%	13 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+32.9 pp vs world	64.9%	84 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	52.8 / 100	+7.1 pp vs world	42.4%	9 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	95.5 / 100	+25.8 pp vs world	126.7%	19 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	89.8 / 100	+26.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	141.0%	4 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	98.3 / 100	+66.9 pp vs world	104.5%	4 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	98.3 / 100	+46.9 pp vs world	36.5%	12 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+20.1 pp vs world	167.4%	5 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	97.7 / 100	+67.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	128.5%	8 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+53.7 pp vs world	100.8%	5 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.0 / 100	+42.7 pp vs world	27.6%	23 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+11.0 pp vs world	158.0%	9 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.1 / 100	+57.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	121.8%	12 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	94.6 / 100	+46.7 pp vs world	95.2%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+37.0 pp vs world	26.6%	28 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	86.8 / 100	+9.8 pp vs world	158.6%	9 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.1 / 100	+58.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	128.0%	8 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+52.8 pp vs world	96.5%	9 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.1 / 100	+38.2 pp vs world	31.5%	23 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+14.7 pp vs world	166.8%	4 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.5 / 100	+66.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	131.6%	6 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+56.1 pp vs world	97.1%	10 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+38.3 pp vs world	34.5%	15 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.1 / 100	+17.9 pp vs world	166.9%	3 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+67.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	117.5%	10 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+42.0 pp vs world	85.5%	24 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	88.7 / 100	+26.6 pp vs world	31.9%	14 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.6 / 100	+15.4 pp vs world	159.1%	5 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.0 / 100	+59.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	111.4%	12 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	94.6 / 100	+36.5 pp vs world	83.8%	27 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	87.3 / 100	+25.3 pp vs world	27.6%	21 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	179.5%	3 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+80.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	113.7%	11 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+38.7 pp vs world	86.6%	26 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	87.7 / 100	+27.8 pp vs world	27.2%	22 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.7 / 100	+11.0 pp vs world	169.9%	5 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.0 / 100	+70.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	116.5%	10 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+41.4 pp vs world	84.5%	25 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	88.2 / 100	+25.5 pp vs world	31.9%	14 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.6 / 100	+16.0 pp vs world	165.6%	4 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.5 / 100	+66.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	107.0%	14 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	93.7 / 100	+31.4 pp vs world	81.4%	35 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	83.3 / 100	+21.8 pp vs world	25.6%	28 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	86.8 / 100	+9.6 pp vs world	142.8%	13 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	94.1 / 100	+43.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	109.3%	16 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	92.7 / 100	+33.4 pp vs world	79.5%	35 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	83.3 / 100	+19.8 pp vs world	29.8%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+13.7 pp vs world	149.5%	8 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+49.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	124.1%	11 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+48.5 pp vs world	92.4%	14 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.6 / 100	+32.8 pp vs world	31.6%	15 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.1 / 100	+15.7 pp vs world	159.9%	8 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+60.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	101.5%	23 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	89.3 / 100	+25.1 pp vs world	89.1%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+28.9 pp vs world	12.5%	151 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	26.5 / 100	-3.8 pp vs world	125.2%	21 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+25.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	108.4%	17 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	92.2 / 100	+31.6 pp vs world	94.1%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+33.9 pp vs world	14.3%	127 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	38.2 / 100	-2.3 pp vs world	130.3%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+30.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	108.7%	16 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	92.7 / 100	+32.0 pp vs world	98.3%	6 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	97.5 / 100	+38.4 pp vs world	10.4%	171 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	16.7 / 100	-6.4 pp vs world	131.0%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+31.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	113.6%	16 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	92.7 / 100	+37.8 pp vs world	98.6%	9 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.1 / 100	+39.5 pp vs world	15.0%	103 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	50.0 / 100	-1.7 pp vs world	135.1%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+35.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	107.9%	17 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	92.3 / 100	+32.6 pp vs world	94.9%	11 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+36.2 pp vs world	13.0%	133 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	35.9 / 100	-3.6 pp vs world	129.8%	21 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+30.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	127.1%	10 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	95.7 / 100	+52.6 pp vs world	114.1%	3 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+56.1 pp vs world	13.0%	130 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	37.4 / 100	-3.5 pp vs world	145.1%	12 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	94.7 / 100	+45.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	125.6%	9 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	96.1 / 100	+51.6 pp vs world	110.9%	2 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+53.4 pp vs world	14.7%	108 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	48.1 / 100	-1.8 pp vs world	148.7%	11 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+49.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	135.4%	7 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.1 / 100	+61.4 pp vs world	113.9%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+56.8 pp vs world	21.5%	35 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	83.7 / 100	+4.6 pp vs world	154.2%	9 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	96.2 / 100	+54.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	132.4%	7 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.1 / 100	+56.3 pp vs world	102.4%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+44.3 pp vs world	30.0%	16 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	92.8 / 100	+12.1 pp vs world	153.7%	8 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+54.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	137.4%	5 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+62.8 pp vs world	113.3%	2 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+56.3 pp vs world	24.0%	28 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	87.0 / 100	+6.6 pp vs world	163.1%	5 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+64.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	141.6%	5 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+67.8 pp vs world	118.0%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+61.5 pp vs world	23.5%	27 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	87.5 / 100	+6.3 pp vs world	164.0%	5 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+64.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	144.9%	6 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+71.3 pp vs world	123.7%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+67.1 pp vs world	21.2%	40 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	81.3 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	161.5%	6 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+62.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	134.1%	6 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+60.5 pp vs world	112.1%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+55.5 pp vs world	22.0%	37 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	82.7 / 100	+5.1 pp vs world	151.2%	12 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	94.7 / 100	+52.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	140.5%	5 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+67.0 pp vs world	118.8%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+62.1 pp vs world	21.7%	37 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	82.7 / 100	+4.9 pp vs world	156.7%	6 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+57.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	130.7%	8 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	96.7 / 100	+57.0 pp vs world	108.0%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+50.9 pp vs world	22.7%	37 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	82.7 / 100	+6.1 pp vs world	145.2%	9 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	96.2 / 100	+45.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	123.4%	7 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.1 / 100	+49.6 pp vs world	104.6%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+47.4 pp vs world	18.8%	77 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	63.5 / 100	+2.2 pp vs world	136.5%	14 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+37.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	123.4%	9 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	96.2 / 100	+50.1 pp vs world	108.9%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+52.0 pp vs world	14.4%	129 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	38.5 / 100	-2.0 pp vs world	138.7%	12 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	94.7 / 100	+39.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	123.4%	6 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+50.6 pp vs world	109.3%	2 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+53.0 pp vs world	14.0%	130 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	38.0 / 100	-2.4 pp vs world	137.1%	14 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+38.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	122.2%	7 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	97.1 / 100	+49.1 pp vs world	108.7%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+52.4 pp vs world	13.4%	140 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	33.2 / 100	-3.2 pp vs world	134.1%	13 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	94.2 / 100	+34.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	115.6%	14 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+42.4 pp vs world	101.4%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+46.0 pp vs world	14.2%	151 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	27.9 / 100	-3.6 pp vs world	127.4%	26 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	88.0 / 100	+28.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	117.4%	14 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+45.5 pp vs world	103.0%	5 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+48.1 pp vs world	14.5%	136 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	35.1 / 100	-2.5 pp vs world	127.7%	30 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	86.1 / 100	+28.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	117.4%	13 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	94.3 / 100	+45.4 pp vs world	104.3%	6 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+48.7 pp vs world	13.1%	145 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	30.8 / 100	-3.3 pp vs world	125.6%	31 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	85.6 / 100	+26.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	112.5%	16 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	92.8 / 100	+39.5 pp vs world	101.0%	9 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	96.2 / 100	+44.6 pp vs world	11.5%	165 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	21.2 / 100	-5.1 pp vs world	118.8%	44 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	79.3 / 100	+19.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	115.8%	13 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	94.3 / 100	+42.5 pp vs world	102.8%	9 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	96.2 / 100	+46.1 pp vs world	13.0%	145 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	30.8 / 100	-3.6 pp vs world	124.1%	32 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	85.1 / 100	+24.9 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

Interpretation note

Parent aggregates and their components should not be added together. Shares describe composition, not the quality of spending.

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Africa80.9%2024

Middle Africa74.1%2024

World73.2%2024

06 · Investment and capital formation

How much current output is directed toward capital formation?

Gross capital formation combines fixed investment and inventory change as shares of GDP.

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Gross Capital Formation

Gross capital formation combines fixed investment and inventory change as shares of GDP.

Sao Tome and Principe is shown against compatible UN benchmarks. The three fixed eras are labeled on the chart and summarized below.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Sao Tome and PrincipeMiddle AfricaAfricaWorldCurrent prices · national currency · percent

Formation1970–1990

8.8% → 29.5%

Percentage-point change: +20.7 pp

Integration1990–2010

29.5% → 25.7%

Percentage-point change: -3.8 pp

Current era2010–2024

25.7% → 8.3%

Percentage-point change: -17.4 pp

Gross capital formation8.3%2024 · Published series · World rank 203 of 209 · highest-to-lowest

Gross fixed capital formation8.1%2024 · Published series · World rank 202 of 209 · highest-to-lowest

Changes in inventories0.2%2024 · Published series · World rank 100 of 163 · highest-to-lowest

Investment and capital formation: annual rates, ranks and comparison indices55 annual rows

Annual non-duplicative measures used in the investment and capital formation section. Annual rows cover the full 1970–2024 AMA record wherever the source publishes a value. World ranks run highest-to-lowest. The position index converts rank to a 0–100 scale: 100 is first and 0 is last; it is not a performance score. World comparison is either a world-equals-100 value index or a percentage-point gap, according to the measure.

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Sao Tome and Principe	1970	8.8%	167 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-18.9 pp vs world	8.8%	164 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	7.4 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	9.3%	164 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	7.4 / 100	-18.2 pp vs world	9.3%	163 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	8.0 / 100	-13.9 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	8.6%	166 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-18.8 pp vs world	8.6%	166 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-17.9 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	6.7%	171 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-21.9 pp vs world	6.7%	172 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	2.8 / 100	-20.5 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	6.9%	171 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-21.6 pp vs world	6.9%	170 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	4.0 / 100	-19.5 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	8.9%	168 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	5.1 / 100	-17.9 pp vs world	8.9%	166 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-17.4 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	10.4%	167 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-17.6 pp vs world	10.4%	167 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-16.5 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	18.9%	125 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	29.5 / 100	-9.4 pp vs world	18.9%	119 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	33.0 / 100	-8.3 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	10.4%	166 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-18.1 pp vs world	10.4%	167 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-17.2 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	13.3%	157 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	11.4 / 100	-15.0 pp vs world	13.3%	158 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	10.8 / 100	-13.9 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	16.8%	145 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	18.2 / 100	-11.2 pp vs world	11.4%	163 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	8.0 / 100	-15.7 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	16.8%	145 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	18.2 / 100	-10.7 pp vs world	11.4%	165 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-15.4 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	16.8%	144 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	18.8 / 100	-9.5 pp vs world	11.4%	163 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	8.0 / 100	-14.8 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	16.8%	136 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	23.3 / 100	-9.0 pp vs world	11.4%	163 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	8.0 / 100	-14.2 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	16.8%	131 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	26.1 / 100	-9.6 pp vs world	11.4%	160 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	9.7 / 100	-13.9 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	15.4%	140 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	21.0 / 100	-10.3 pp vs world	11.4%	164 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	7.4 / 100	-13.5 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	14.5%	148 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	16.5 / 100	-11.0 pp vs world	13.6%	147 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	17.0 / 100	-11.3 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	13.8%	154 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	13.1 / 100	-11.6 pp vs world	15.3%	138 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	22.2 / 100	-9.6 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	19.4%	116 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	34.7 / 100	-6.9 pp vs world	19.6%	112 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	36.9 / 100	-5.8 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	26.4%	64 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	64.4 / 100	+0.2 pp vs world	24.3%	71 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	60.5 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	29.5%	50 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	76.0 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world	31.3%	32 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	84.8 / 100	+6.2 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	36.8%	17 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.2 / 100	+11.6 pp vs world	36.8%	10 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+12.6 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	38.8%	17 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.2 / 100	+14.1 pp vs world	38.8%	7 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	97.1 / 100	+14.9 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	35.3%	22 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.7 / 100	+11.1 pp vs world	35.3%	15 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.1 / 100	+11.6 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	41.6%	10 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+17.2 pp vs world	41.6%	8 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+18.0 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	68.1%	2 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+43.6 pp vs world	68.1%	2 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+44.4 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	56.2%	5 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.0 / 100	+31.7 pp vs world	56.2%	5 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	98.0 / 100	+32.4 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	49.1%	6 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	97.5 / 100	+24.8 pp vs world	49.1%	6 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	97.5 / 100	+25.7 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	35.8%	15 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.1 / 100	+11.8 pp vs world	35.8%	15 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.1 / 100	+12.4 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	40.2%	13 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	94.1 / 100	+16.3 pp vs world	40.2%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+16.7 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	35.8%	14 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.6 / 100	+11.5 pp vs world	35.8%	12 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	94.6 / 100	+12.2 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	23.6%	84 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	59.3 / 100	+0.1 pp vs world	28.6%	34 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	83.8 / 100	+5.3 pp vs world	-5.0%	171 of 172 · highest-to-lowest	0.6 / 100	-5.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	21.8%	107 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	48.0 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world	26.8%	41 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	80.4 / 100	+4.2 pp vs world	-5.0%	172 of 175 · highest-to-lowest	1.7 / 100	-5.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	22.3%	108 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	47.5 / 100	-0.9 pp vs world	27.3%	37 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	82.4 / 100	+4.5 pp vs world	-5.0%	171 of 174 · highest-to-lowest	1.7 / 100	-5.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	21.5%	121 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	41.2 / 100	-2.4 pp vs world	26.5%	46 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	77.9 / 100	+3.4 pp vs world	-5.0%	177 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	0.6 / 100	-5.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	21.8%	121 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	41.7 / 100	-2.4 pp vs world	26.8%	52 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	75.2 / 100	+3.2 pp vs world	-5.0%	178 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	0.0 / 100	-5.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	18.0%	169 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	18.4 / 100	-6.8 pp vs world	23.0%	94 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	54.9 / 100	-1.0 pp vs world	-5.0%	179 of 180 · highest-to-lowest	0.6 / 100	-5.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	23.1%	129 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	37.9 / 100	-2.2 pp vs world	28.1%	57 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	72.8 / 100	+3.8 pp vs world	-5.0%	178 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	0.6 / 100	-6.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	18.8%	172 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	17.8 / 100	-6.6 pp vs world	18.4%	170 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	18.8 / 100	-5.9 pp vs world	0.3%	130 of 180 · highest-to-lowest	27.9 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	21.3%	119 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	43.3 / 100	-2.0 pp vs world	21.0%	128 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	38.9 / 100	-2.6 pp vs world	0.3%	77 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	57.3 / 100	+0.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	25.7%	71 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	66.3 / 100	+1.2 pp vs world	25.5%	61 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	71.2 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	0.2%	127 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	28.8 / 100	-0.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	22.4%	117 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	44.2 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	22.3%	103 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	51.0 / 100	-1.8 pp vs world	0.2%	137 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	23.6 / 100	-1.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	16.6%	168 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	19.7 / 100	-8.8 pp vs world	16.4%	166 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	20.7 / 100	-8.1 pp vs world	0.2%	124 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	30.5 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	17.1%	168 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	19.7 / 100	-8.3 pp vs world	16.9%	170 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	18.8 / 100	-7.7 pp vs world	0.2%	119 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	32.6 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	16.2%	177 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	15.4 / 100	-9.5 pp vs world	16.1%	177 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	15.4 / 100	-8.8 pp vs world	0.2%	123 of 175 · highest-to-lowest	29.9 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	14.6%	186 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	11.1 / 100	-11.2 pp vs world	14.4%	187 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	10.6 / 100	-10.6 pp vs world	0.1%	121 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	31.4 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	13.1%	192 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	8.2 / 100	-12.3 pp vs world	13.0%	192 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	8.2 / 100	-11.9 pp vs world	0.1%	123 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	30.3 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	15.3%	183 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	12.5 / 100	-10.6 pp vs world	15.1%	186 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	11.1 / 100	-10.1 pp vs world	0.2%	127 of 175 · highest-to-lowest	27.6 / 100	-0.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	13.8%	196 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-12.6 pp vs world	13.6%	197 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	5.8 / 100	-12.0 pp vs world	0.2%	137 of 175 · highest-to-lowest	21.8 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	12.0%	200 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-14.4 pp vs world	11.8%	199 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	0.1%	129 of 174 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	11.8%	194 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	7.2 / 100	-14.5 pp vs world	11.7%	194 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	7.2 / 100	-14.3 pp vs world	0.1%	103 of 173 · highest-to-lowest	40.7 / 100	-0.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	10.3%	199 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-16.8 pp vs world	10.0%	199 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-16.0 pp vs world	0.2%	128 of 171 · highest-to-lowest	25.3 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	8.3%	201 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-18.9 pp vs world	8.2%	201 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-17.8 pp vs world	0.1%	142 of 170 · highest-to-lowest	16.6 / 100	-1.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	6.3%	206 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	1.4 / 100	-20.0 pp vs world	6.2%	206 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	1.4 / 100	-19.6 pp vs world	0.1%	109 of 169 · highest-to-lowest	35.7 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	8.3%	203 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-17.7 pp vs world	8.1%	202 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-17.3 pp vs world	0.2%	100 of 163 · highest-to-lowest	38.9 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

Interpretation note

A larger investment share is not automatically better; depreciation, utilization and project quality are outside this accounting measure.

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Africa20.9%2024

Middle Africa19.3%2024

World26.0%2024

07 · Trade structure and external balance

How exposed is the economy to trade, and what is the external balance?

Exports, imports, openness and net exports distinguish exposure from surplus or deficit.

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Trade openness

Exports, imports, openness and net exports distinguish exposure from surplus or deficit.

Sao Tome and Principe is shown against compatible UN benchmarks. The three fixed eras are labeled on the chart and summarized below.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Sao Tome and PrincipeMiddle AfricaAfricaWorldCurrent prices · percent

Formation1970–1990

38.9% → 86.9%

Percentage-point change: +48.0 pp

Integration1990–2010

86.9% → 84.7%

Percentage-point change: -2.3 pp

Current era2010–2024

84.7% → 56.9%

Percentage-point change: -27.7 pp

Exports16.4%2024 · Published series · World rank 182 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Imports40.5%2024 · Published series · World rank 116 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Net exports-24.1%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 178 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Trade openness56.9%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 156 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

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Sao Tome and Principe	1970	18.5%	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	+7.3 pp vs world	20.4%	122 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	31.6 / 100	+9.2 pp vs world	-1.9%	84 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	53.1 / 100	-1.9 pp vs world	38.9%	126 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	29.4 / 100	+16.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	14.9%	129 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.7 / 100	+3.5 pp vs world	19.1%	129 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.7 / 100	+7.7 pp vs world	-4.2%	99 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	44.6 / 100	-4.3 pp vs world	34.0%	133 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	15.0%	132 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	+3.2 pp vs world	17.2%	141 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	20.9 / 100	+5.6 pp vs world	-2.2%	91 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	49.2 / 100	-2.3 pp vs world	32.2%	141 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	20.9 / 100	+8.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	20.2%	116 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	35.0 / 100	+6.9 pp vs world	17.5%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	+4.5 pp vs world	2.7%	36 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	80.2 / 100	+2.4 pp vs world	37.6%	133 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	+11.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	25.7%	105 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	41.2 / 100	+9.6 pp vs world	20.2%	137 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	23.2 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	5.5%	32 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	82.5 / 100	+5.5 pp vs world	45.9%	130 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.1 / 100	+13.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	12.9%	146 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.1 / 100	-2.3 pp vs world	20.2%	141 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	20.9 / 100	+5.0 pp vs world	-7.3%	110 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	38.4 / 100	-7.3 pp vs world	33.1%	152 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.7 / 100	+2.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	13.9%	145 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.6 / 100	-1.8 pp vs world	27.2%	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	+11.4 pp vs world	-13.3%	137 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	23.2 / 100	-13.2 pp vs world	41.1%	132 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	+9.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	21.1%	114 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.2 / 100	+5.3 pp vs world	35.8%	90 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	49.7 / 100	+19.7 pp vs world	-14.7%	141 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	20.9 / 100	-14.3 pp vs world	56.9%	105 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	41.2 / 100	+25.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	25.7%	96 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	46.3 / 100	+10.2 pp vs world	42.5%	69 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	61.6 / 100	+26.8 pp vs world	-16.8%	147 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	17.5 / 100	-16.6 pp vs world	68.2%	86 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	52.0 / 100	+37.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	29.1%	89 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	50.3 / 100	+12.2 pp vs world	52.3%	53 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	70.6 / 100	+35.2 pp vs world	-23.2%	154 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	13.6 / 100	-23.0 pp vs world	81.4%	74 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	58.8 / 100	+47.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	22.4%	112 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	50.8%	61 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	66.1 / 100	+32.2 pp vs world	-28.4%	155 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	13.0 / 100	-28.1 pp vs world	73.2%	86 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	52.0 / 100	+36.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	22.4%	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	+4.3 pp vs world	50.8%	63 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	65.0 / 100	+32.4 pp vs world	-28.4%	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-28.1 pp vs world	73.2%	88 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	50.8 / 100	+36.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	22.7%	102 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	42.9 / 100	+5.7 pp vs world	50.8%	59 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	67.2 / 100	+33.4 pp vs world	-28.1%	154 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	13.6 / 100	-27.7 pp vs world	73.5%	79 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	55.9 / 100	+39.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	20.6%	112 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	50.8%	54 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	70.1 / 100	+34.0 pp vs world	-30.2%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-29.9 pp vs world	71.4%	78 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	56.5 / 100	+38.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	29.2%	87 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	51.4 / 100	+12.3 pp vs world	50.8%	58 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	67.8 / 100	+33.7 pp vs world	-21.6%	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-21.4 pp vs world	80.0%	74 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	58.8 / 100	+46.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	17.1%	131 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	26.6 / 100	+0.6 pp vs world	50.8%	56 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	68.9 / 100	+34.1 pp vs world	-33.7%	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	-33.5 pp vs world	67.9%	88 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	50.8 / 100	+34.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	19.6%	114 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.2 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world	50.8%	54 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	70.1 / 100	+34.7 pp vs world	-31.2%	163 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-31.0 pp vs world	70.3%	75 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	58.2 / 100	+38.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	19.7%	113 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	36.7 / 100	+3.2 pp vs world	44.0%	63 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	65.0 / 100	+27.4 pp vs world	-24.3%	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	-24.2 pp vs world	63.7%	81 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	54.8 / 100	+30.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	29.4%	86 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	52.0 / 100	+12.5 pp vs world	56.1%	49 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	72.9 / 100	+39.0 pp vs world	-26.7%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-26.5 pp vs world	85.6%	63 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	65.0 / 100	+51.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	23.0%	108 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	39.9 / 100	+5.5 pp vs world	90.4%	10 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	94.9 / 100	+72.6 pp vs world	-67.4%	176 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	1.7 / 100	-67.1 pp vs world	113.4%	38 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	79.2 / 100	+78.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	14.5%	169 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.0 / 100	-4.5 pp vs world	72.5%	26 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	87.8 / 100	+53.3 pp vs world	-58.0%	200 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-57.8 pp vs world	86.9%	64 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	69.3 / 100	+48.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	18.9%	144 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	30.2 / 100	+0.3 pp vs world	77.6%	21 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+58.9 pp vs world	-58.6%	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-58.6 pp vs world	96.5%	57 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	72.7 / 100	+59.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	22.4%	129 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	37.6 / 100	+2.7 pp vs world	89.3%	10 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+69.9 pp vs world	-66.8%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-67.2 pp vs world	111.7%	41 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	80.5 / 100	+72.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	22.1%	130 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	37.1 / 100	+3.3 pp vs world	89.0%	8 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+70.7 pp vs world	-66.9%	204 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.0 / 100	-67.4 pp vs world	111.0%	40 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	81.0 / 100	+73.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	23.7%	130 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	37.1 / 100	+4.3 pp vs world	82.8%	14 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	93.7 / 100	+63.8 pp vs world	-59.1%	201 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-59.5 pp vs world	106.5%	45 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	78.5 / 100	+68.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	20.6%	153 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	25.9 / 100	-0.0 pp vs world	100.1%	8 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+80.0 pp vs world	-79.5%	204 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.0 / 100	-80.0 pp vs world	120.7%	31 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	85.4 / 100	+79.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	23.7%	135 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	34.6 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	93.6%	10 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	95.6 / 100	+72.9 pp vs world	-69.9%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-70.3 pp vs world	117.3%	34 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	83.9 / 100	+75.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	28.3%	112 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	45.9 / 100	+6.3 pp vs world	94.0%	8 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+72.5 pp vs world	-65.6%	203 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	1.5 / 100	-66.2 pp vs world	122.3%	33 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	84.4 / 100	+78.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	29.7%	110 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	46.8 / 100	+7.9 pp vs world	72.5%	24 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	88.8 / 100	+51.0 pp vs world	-42.8%	195 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	5.4 / 100	-43.2 pp vs world	102.1%	50 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	76.1 / 100	+58.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	35.1%	94 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	54.6 / 100	+13.3 pp vs world	84.6%	13 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	94.1 / 100	+63.0 pp vs world	-49.5%	198 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-49.7 pp vs world	119.7%	36 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	82.9 / 100	+76.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	35.1%	108 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	47.8 / 100	+11.6 pp vs world	95.0%	12 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	94.6 / 100	+71.6 pp vs world	-59.9%	199 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-60.0 pp vs world	130.1%	29 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	86.3 / 100	+83.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	14.5%	184 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-8.4 pp vs world	51.1%	64 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	69.3 / 100	+28.1 pp vs world	-36.6%	193 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-36.6 pp vs world	65.6%	126 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	39.0 / 100	+19.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	17.5%	173 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	16.1 / 100	-5.7 pp vs world	47.7%	74 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	64.4 / 100	+24.7 pp vs world	-30.3%	191 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	7.3 / 100	-30.4 pp vs world	65.2%	131 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	36.6 / 100	+19.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	15.6%	180 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	12.7 / 100	-8.3 pp vs world	46.6%	79 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	62.0 / 100	+22.8 pp vs world	-31.0%	190 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	7.8 / 100	-31.2 pp vs world	62.2%	132 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	36.1 / 100	+14.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	13.5%	188 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	8.8 / 100	-12.2 pp vs world	48.7%	83 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	60.0 / 100	+23.2 pp vs world	-35.1%	192 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-35.4 pp vs world	62.2%	141 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	31.7 / 100	+11.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	13.0%	194 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-14.1 pp vs world	42.8%	103 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	50.7 / 100	+16.1 pp vs world	-29.8%	188 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	9.7 / 100	-30.2 pp vs world	55.7%	162 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	22.2 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	11.9%	194 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	6.8 / 100	-16.8 pp vs world	57.0%	60 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	71.5 / 100	+28.9 pp vs world	-45.1%	197 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-45.7 pp vs world	68.9%	135 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	35.3 / 100	+12.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	9.4%	200 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-20.2 pp vs world	58.1%	63 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	70.0 / 100	+29.2 pp vs world	-48.7%	198 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-49.4 pp vs world	67.4%	141 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	32.4 / 100	+9.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	9.3%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-21.6 pp vs world	63.5%	58 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	72.7 / 100	+33.3 pp vs world	-54.2%	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-54.9 pp vs world	72.8%	135 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	35.9 / 100	+11.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	8.6%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-17.6 pp vs world	62.4%	36 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	83.3 / 100	+36.8 pp vs world	-53.7%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-54.4 pp vs world	71.0%	117 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	44.5 / 100	+19.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	10.8%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-17.8 pp vs world	73.9%	29 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	86.6 / 100	+46.2 pp vs world	-63.1%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-64.0 pp vs world	84.7%	100 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	52.6 / 100	+28.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	11.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-19.3 pp vs world	75.1%	32 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	85.2 / 100	+45.6 pp vs world	-64.0%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-64.9 pp vs world	86.1%	101 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	52.2 / 100	+26.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	10.9%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-19.3 pp vs world	72.3%	36 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	83.3 / 100	+43.2 pp vs world	-61.5%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-62.5 pp vs world	83.2%	106 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	49.8 / 100	+23.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	16.1%	187 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.0 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	67.3%	41 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	80.9 / 100	+38.2 pp vs world	-51.2%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-52.2 pp vs world	83.5%	100 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	52.6 / 100	+24.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	29.0%	135 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	35.9 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world	85.7%	19 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	91.4 / 100	+56.8 pp vs world	-56.7%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-57.5 pp vs world	114.8%	50 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	76.6 / 100	+56.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	33.7%	107 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	49.3 / 100	+5.6 pp vs world	79.0%	21 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	90.4 / 100	+51.4 pp vs world	-45.2%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-45.8 pp vs world	112.7%	49 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	77.0 / 100	+57.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	31.9%	111 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	47.4 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	68.5%	36 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	83.3 / 100	+42.1 pp vs world	-36.5%	196 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	6.7 / 100	-37.3 pp vs world	100.4%	63 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	70.3 / 100	+46.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	27.1%	143 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	32.1 / 100	-1.0 pp vs world	65.8%	38 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	82.3 / 100	+38.4 pp vs world	-38.7%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-39.4 pp vs world	92.9%	79 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	62.7 / 100	+37.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	21.0%	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	-8.0 pp vs world	58.2%	56 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	73.7 / 100	+29.9 pp vs world	-37.1%	198 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-38.0 pp vs world	79.2%	112 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	46.9 / 100	+21.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	16.7%	182 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	13.4 / 100	-11.4 pp vs world	50.9%	75 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	64.6 / 100	+23.4 pp vs world	-34.1%	197 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	6.2 / 100	-34.8 pp vs world	67.6%	130 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	38.3 / 100	+12.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	10.6%	191 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	9.1 / 100	-15.5 pp vs world	38.1%	111 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	47.4 / 100	+12.7 pp vs world	-27.4%	185 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.0 / 100	-28.1 pp vs world	48.7%	162 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.0 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	15.1%	182 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	13.4 / 100	-13.5 pp vs world	42.8%	104 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	50.7 / 100	+15.2 pp vs world	-27.7%	184 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-28.7 pp vs world	57.9%	156 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.8 / 100	+1.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	19.7%	170 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	19.1 / 100	-11.2 pp vs world	45.3%	111 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	47.4 / 100	+15.2 pp vs world	-25.6%	180 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	14.4 / 100	-26.4 pp vs world	65.0%	151 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	28.2 / 100	+4.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	14.5%	189 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	10.0 / 100	-14.6 pp vs world	33.3%	148 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	29.7 / 100	+5.0 pp vs world	-18.8%	167 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.6 / 100	-19.5 pp vs world	47.8%	173 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	17.7 / 100	-9.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	16.4%	182 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	13.4 / 100	-12.6 pp vs world	40.5%	116 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	45.0 / 100	+12.4 pp vs world	-24.1%	178 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100	-24.9 pp vs world	56.9%	156 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.8 / 100	-0.2 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

Interpretation note

Trade openness is exports plus imports relative to GDP. Imports are positive in the source but subtracted in the expenditure identity.

Latest common comparison

Africa55.1%2024

Middle Africa63.6%2024

World57.1%2024

08 · Industry mix and structural change

Which activities produce value, and how is the mix changing?

Six mutually exclusive activities show the production structure. Manufacturing remains nested inside its parent activity.

Full historical record

Structural change across six activities

Trade, restaurants and hotels is the largest current activity at 37.3%. Each activity shows change separately for 1970–1990, 1990–2010, and 2010–current.

AMA activity values measure gross value added, not sales, revenue, shipments, gross output, or physical production.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.7%

1970–1990-0.0 pp1990–2010-14.8 pp2010–2024+1.9 pp

World specialization: 3.44×

Mining, manufacturing and utilities2.3%

1970–1990-0.0 pp1990–2010-0.6 pp2010–2024-6.8 pp

World specialization: 0.11×

Construction1.8%

1970–1990+0.0 pp1990–2010-1.1 pp2010–2024-5.2 pp

World specialization: 0.32×

Trade, restaurants and hotels37.3%

1970–1990+0.0 pp1990–2010+5.4 pp2010–2024+6.5 pp

World specialization: 2.58×

Transport, storage and communication11.9%

1970–1990-0.0 pp1990–2010+0.4 pp2010–2024-0.2 pp

World specialization: 1.22×

Other activities31.9%

1970–1990-0.0 pp1990–2010+10.8 pp2010–2024+3.9 pp

World specialization: 0.72×

Industry composition and economic scale

The 100% area view isolates changes in production mix. The current-dollar area view combines those shares with nominal GDP so the total height also shows the expansion or contraction of the economy.

Created by Tesseron World Observatory; data from UN Statistics Division Analysis of Main Aggregates - 28 January 2026 data snapshot.

Agriculture, forestry and fishingMining, manufacturing and utilitiesConstructionTrade, restaurants and hotelsTransport, storage and communicationOther activitiesShare of total gross value added

Formation1970–1990

25.4% → 25.4%

Percentage-point change: +0.0 pp

Integration1990–2010

25.4% → 30.8%

Percentage-point change: +5.4 pp

Current era2010–2024

30.8% → 37.3%

Percentage-point change: +6.5 pp

How to read specialization

World specialization compares an activity's share of this country's gross value added with that activity's share of world gross value added. A result of 1.00× means the shares match; above 1.00× means the activity is relatively more prominent locally, while below 1.00× means it is relatively less prominent. It describes economic structure, not productivity or competitiveness.

Current specialization against world

Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.44×

Mining, manufacturing and utilities0.11×

Construction0.32×

Trade, restaurants and hotels2.58×

Transport, storage and communication1.22×

Other activities0.72×

Industry mix, specialization and world comparison table55 annual rows

Annual shares for the six mutually exclusive broad industries, with world comparisons and ranks wherever comparable data exist. Annual rows cover the full 1970–2024 AMA record wherever the source publishes a value. World ranks run highest-to-lowest. The position index converts rank to a 0–100 scale: 100 is first and 0 is last; it is not a performance score. World comparison is either a world-equals-100 value index or a percentage-point gap, according to the measure.

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Industry mix, specialization and world comparison table

Sao Tome and Principe	1970	27.6%	47 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	73.7 / 100	+18.2 pp vs world	9.8%	143 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.8 / 100	-21.1 pp vs world	8.1%	48 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	73.4 / 100	+1.6 pp vs world	25.4%	26 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	85.8 / 100	+11.4 pp vs world	11.8%	17 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.9 / 100	+4.0 pp vs world	17.3%	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100	-14.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	27.6%	45 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	74.9 / 100	+18.6 pp vs world	9.8%	143 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.8 / 100	-20.8 pp vs world	8.1%	46 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	74.6 / 100	+1.5 pp vs world	25.4%	25 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.4 / 100	+11.4 pp vs world	11.8%	15 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.0 / 100	+4.0 pp vs world	17.3%	153 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.1 / 100	-14.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	27.6%	44 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	75.4 / 100	+18.9 pp vs world	9.8%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	-20.8 pp vs world	8.1%	51 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	71.8 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	25.4%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+11.3 pp vs world	11.8%	15 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.0 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	17.3%	155 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	13.0 / 100	-14.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	27.6%	48 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	73.1 / 100	+18.4 pp vs world	9.8%	145 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.6 / 100	-21.1 pp vs world	8.1%	47 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	74.0 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	25.4%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+11.4 pp vs world	11.8%	14 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	17.3%	156 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-14.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	27.6%	44 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	75.4 / 100	+19.0 pp vs world	9.8%	143 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.8 / 100	-22.0 pp vs world	8.1%	41 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	77.4 / 100	+1.5 pp vs world	25.4%	23 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	87.5 / 100	+11.3 pp vs world	11.8%	13 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	17.3%	148 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	16.9 / 100	-14.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	27.6%	44 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	75.4 / 100	+19.3 pp vs world	9.8%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	-20.9 pp vs world	8.1%	47 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	74.0 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	25.4%	23 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	87.5 / 100	+11.3 pp vs world	11.8%	11 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	94.3 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	17.3%	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	-15.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	27.6%	42 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	76.6 / 100	+19.7 pp vs world	9.8%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	-21.1 pp vs world	8.1%	46 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	74.6 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	25.4%	25 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.4 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	11.8%	14 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+4.0 pp vs world	17.3%	152 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.7 / 100	-15.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	27.6%	39 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	78.3 / 100	+19.9 pp vs world	9.8%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	-21.0 pp vs world	8.1%	49 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	72.9 / 100	+1.4 pp vs world	25.4%	26 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	85.8 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	11.8%	14 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	17.3%	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100	-15.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	27.6%	35 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	80.6 / 100	+20.1 pp vs world	9.8%	145 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.6 / 100	-20.7 pp vs world	8.1%	46 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	74.6 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	25.4%	27 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	85.2 / 100	+11.1 pp vs world	11.8%	12 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	93.8 / 100	+3.8 pp vs world	17.3%	151 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100	-15.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	27.6%	37 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	79.4 / 100	+20.3 pp vs world	9.8%	146 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.1 / 100	-21.1 pp vs world	8.1%	47 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	74.0 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	25.4%	25 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.4 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	11.8%	13 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	17.3%	148 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	16.9 / 100	-15.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	27.6%	37 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	79.4 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world	9.8%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	-21.3 pp vs world	8.1%	42 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	76.8 / 100	+1.4 pp vs world	25.4%	23 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	87.5 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	11.8%	15 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.0 / 100	+4.0 pp vs world	17.3%	153 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	14.1 / 100	-16.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	27.6%	37 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	79.4 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world	9.8%	150 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	-20.9 pp vs world	8.1%	42 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	76.8 / 100	+1.6 pp vs world	25.4%	20 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+11.1 pp vs world	11.8%	14 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	17.3%	158 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	11.3 / 100	-16.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	27.6%	36 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	80.0 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world	9.8%	146 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.1 / 100	-20.0 pp vs world	8.1%	43 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	76.3 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	25.4%	26 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	85.8 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	11.8%	18 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+3.9 pp vs world	17.3%	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-18.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	27.6%	38 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	78.9 / 100	+20.7 pp vs world	9.8%	146 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.1 / 100	-19.6 pp vs world	8.1%	40 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	78.0 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	25.4%	25 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.4 / 100	+11.1 pp vs world	11.8%	16 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	91.5 / 100	+3.8 pp vs world	17.3%	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	-18.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	27.6%	36 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	80.0 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world	9.8%	145 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.6 / 100	-19.4 pp vs world	8.1%	35 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	80.8 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	25.4%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+10.9 pp vs world	11.8%	21 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	88.6 / 100	+3.8 pp vs world	17.3%	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-18.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	27.6%	38 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	78.9 / 100	+21.2 pp vs world	9.8%	146 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.1 / 100	-19.0 pp vs world	8.1%	33 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	81.9 / 100	+2.4 pp vs world	25.4%	25 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.4 / 100	+10.7 pp vs world	11.8%	18 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+3.8 pp vs world	17.3%	161 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	-19.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	27.6%	35 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	80.6 / 100	+21.7 pp vs world	9.8%	145 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	18.6 / 100	-17.9 pp vs world	8.1%	30 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	83.6 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	25.4%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+10.8 pp vs world	11.8%	19 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	89.8 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world	17.3%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-20.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	27.6%	36 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	80.0 / 100	+22.2 pp vs world	9.8%	144 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.2 / 100	-17.6 pp vs world	8.1%	29 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	84.2 / 100	+2.0 pp vs world	25.4%	23 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	87.5 / 100	+10.8 pp vs world	11.8%	18 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world	17.3%	160 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-21.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	27.6%	36 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	80.0 / 100	+22.2 pp vs world	9.8%	143 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	19.8 / 100	-17.4 pp vs world	8.1%	30 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	83.6 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	25.4%	24 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	86.9 / 100	+10.8 pp vs world	11.8%	18 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	90.3 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world	17.3%	159 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-21.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	27.6%	36 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	80.1 / 100	+22.2 pp vs world	9.8%	145 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	19.1 / 100	-17.1 pp vs world	8.1%	31 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	83.1 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	25.4%	23 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	87.6 / 100	+10.9 pp vs world	11.8%	19 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	89.8 / 100	+3.8 pp vs world	17.3%	158 of 179 · highest-to-lowest	11.8 / 100	-21.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	27.6%	44 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	78.8 / 100	+22.4 pp vs world	9.8%	170 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.6 / 100	-16.8 pp vs world	8.1%	48 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	77.1 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	25.4%	22 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.7 / 100	+11.0 pp vs world	11.8%	23 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+3.6 pp vs world	17.3%	184 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-22.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	27.6%	47 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	77.3 / 100	+22.8 pp vs world	9.8%	168 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.5 / 100	-16.2 pp vs world	8.1%	41 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	80.5 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	25.4%	21 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+10.6 pp vs world	11.8%	23 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+3.5 pp vs world	17.3%	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100	-22.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	26.4%	48 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	76.8 / 100	+22.2 pp vs world	10.7%	164 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	20.5 / 100	-14.6 pp vs world	8.9%	27 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	87.3 / 100	+3.0 pp vs world	25.2%	22 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.7 / 100	+9.9 pp vs world	11.7%	26 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	87.7 / 100	+3.4 pp vs world	17.1%	179 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.2 / 100	-24.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	28.9%	40 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	80.8 / 100	+24.7 pp vs world	10.8%	161 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	22.0 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	8.9%	22 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	89.8 / 100	+3.0 pp vs world	24.0%	23 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+8.9 pp vs world	11.1%	32 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	84.8 / 100	+2.8 pp vs world	16.3%	184 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-25.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	25.5%	49 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	76.4 / 100	+21.5 pp vs world	11.0%	159 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	22.9 / 100	-13.5 pp vs world	9.1%	18 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	91.7 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	25.4%	21 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+10.1 pp vs world	11.8%	26 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	87.7 / 100	+3.4 pp vs world	17.3%	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100	-23.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	26.4%	47 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	77.3 / 100	+22.5 pp vs world	10.7%	163 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	21.0 / 100	-13.8 pp vs world	8.9%	19 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	91.2 / 100	+3.2 pp vs world	25.2%	21 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+10.1 pp vs world	11.7%	27 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	87.3 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	17.1%	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100	-25.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	24.9%	55 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	73.4 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world	10.3%	169 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	18.0 / 100	-13.9 pp vs world	8.5%	27 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	87.3 / 100	+2.8 pp vs world	26.3%	17 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.2 / 100	+11.3 pp vs world	12.2%	23 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	89.2 / 100	+3.6 pp vs world	17.8%	178 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.7 / 100	-24.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	24.8%	50 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	75.9 / 100	+20.8 pp vs world	9.1%	177 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	14.1 / 100	-15.0 pp vs world	7.4%	46 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	78.0 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	27.3%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+12.3 pp vs world	12.7%	15 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.1 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	18.7%	180 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	12.7 / 100	-24.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	21.3%	56 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	72.9 / 100	+17.5 pp vs world	8.9%	175 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	15.1 / 100	-14.2 pp vs world	7.7%	43 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	79.5 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	29.0%	12 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	94.6 / 100	+13.9 pp vs world	13.3%	17 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.2 / 100	+4.3 pp vs world	19.7%	180 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	12.7 / 100	-23.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	20.6%	58 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	71.9 / 100	+17.0 pp vs world	9.4%	172 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	16.6 / 100	-13.6 pp vs world	7.5%	37 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	82.4 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	29.2%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+14.1 pp vs world	13.6%	14 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	93.6 / 100	+4.4 pp vs world	19.7%	182 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	11.7 / 100	-24.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	20.0%	58 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	71.9 / 100	+16.6 pp vs world	9.7%	171 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.1 / 100	-13.8 pp vs world	7.6%	31 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	85.4 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	28.9%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+13.8 pp vs world	13.7%	16 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+4.6 pp vs world	20.1%	179 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	13.2 / 100	-23.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	21.0%	56 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	72.9 / 100	+17.6 pp vs world	10.0%	171 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	17.1 / 100	-12.6 pp vs world	10.2%	12 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	94.6 / 100	+4.8 pp vs world	27.9%	13 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	94.1 / 100	+12.9 pp vs world	12.3%	33 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	84.3 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	18.6%	184 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	10.7 / 100	-25.9 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	22.7%	50 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	75.9 / 100	+19.3 pp vs world	10.8%	166 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	19.5 / 100	-11.3 pp vs world	6.9%	45 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	78.5 / 100	+1.6 pp vs world	27.9%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+13.0 pp vs world	13.4%	21 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.2 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	18.4%	187 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	9.3 / 100	-26.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	21.8%	48 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	76.8 / 100	+18.4 pp vs world	9.1%	176 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	14.6 / 100	-13.0 pp vs world	6.8%	52 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	75.1 / 100	+1.5 pp vs world	27.4%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+12.6 pp vs world	13.7%	20 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	90.7 / 100	+4.4 pp vs world	21.1%	180 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	12.7 / 100	-24.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	20.8%	48 of 204 · highest-to-lowest	76.8 / 100	+17.3 pp vs world	8.3%	180 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	12.7 / 100	-14.3 pp vs world	7.4%	41 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	80.5 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	26.4%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+11.7 pp vs world	14.3%	11 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	95.1 / 100	+4.8 pp vs world	22.8%	167 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	19.0 / 100	-21.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	18.3%	56 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	73.0 / 100	+15.0 pp vs world	7.5%	186 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	10.6 / 100	-15.6 pp vs world	7.4%	46 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	78.3 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	24.8%	14 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	93.7 / 100	+10.2 pp vs world	18.3%	3 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+8.9 pp vs world	23.7%	158 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	24.2 / 100	-20.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	18.4%	49 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	76.5 / 100	+15.1 pp vs world	7.5%	182 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	12.6 / 100	-16.1 pp vs world	7.4%	58 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	72.5 / 100	+1.8 pp vs world	25.5%	15 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+11.2 pp vs world	18.4%	2 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+9.1 pp vs world	22.8%	165 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	20.8 / 100	-21.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	19.0%	50 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	76.0 / 100	+15.5 pp vs world	7.1%	188 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	9.7 / 100	-16.5 pp vs world	8.0%	46 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	78.3 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	25.6%	15 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	93.2 / 100	+11.3 pp vs world	18.9%	2 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+9.6 pp vs world	21.5%	176 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	15.5 / 100	-22.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	10.1%	84 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	59.7 / 100	+6.4 pp vs world	11.3%	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	-12.8 pp vs world	5.4%	132 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	-0.3 pp vs world	31.0%	6 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+16.8 pp vs world	12.7%	24 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	88.9 / 100	+3.4 pp vs world	29.5%	128 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	39.2 / 100	-13.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	11.4%	75 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	64.1 / 100	+7.6 pp vs world	11.0%	163 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	22.5 / 100	-11.3 pp vs world	6.7%	79 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	62.7 / 100	+1.1 pp vs world	32.6%	5 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.1 / 100	+18.5 pp vs world	12.9%	20 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	90.9 / 100	+3.7 pp vs world	25.5%	163 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	22.5 / 100	-19.5 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	12.8%	69 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	67.0 / 100	+8.8 pp vs world	9.2%	174 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	17.2 / 100	-14.5 pp vs world	7.0%	58 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	72.7 / 100	+1.7 pp vs world	30.8%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+16.8 pp vs world	12.1%	29 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	86.5 / 100	+3.1 pp vs world	28.0%	143 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	32.1 / 100	-15.8 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	13.2%	70 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	66.5 / 100	+9.0 pp vs world	6.6%	190 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	-17.7 pp vs world	6.3%	81 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	61.7 / 100	+0.9 pp vs world	32.2%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+18.2 pp vs world	13.7%	10 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	95.7 / 100	+4.8 pp vs world	28.0%	141 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	33.0 / 100	-15.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	13.4%	65 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	68.9 / 100	+9.2 pp vs world	6.1%	194 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	7.7 / 100	-18.0 pp vs world	6.6%	70 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	67.0 / 100	+1.1 pp vs world	31.3%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+17.2 pp vs world	14.0%	8 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+5.1 pp vs world	28.6%	139 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	34.0 / 100	-14.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	13.7%	65 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	68.9 / 100	+9.3 pp vs world	6.7%	189 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	10.0 / 100	-17.1 pp vs world	7.0%	65 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	69.4 / 100	+1.5 pp vs world	32.3%	4 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+18.2 pp vs world	10.2%	71 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	66.3 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	30.2%	132 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	-13.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	13.5%	64 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	69.4 / 100	+9.1 pp vs world	5.8%	195 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	7.2 / 100	-17.6 pp vs world	7.2%	58 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	72.7 / 100	+1.7 pp vs world	31.6%	6 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	97.6 / 100	+17.5 pp vs world	11.1%	48 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	77.4 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	30.8%	134 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	36.4 / 100	-12.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	14.2%	63 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	69.9 / 100	+9.7 pp vs world	5.9%	192 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	8.6 / 100	-16.4 pp vs world	5.8%	108 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	48.8 / 100	+0.2 pp vs world	31.6%	7 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	97.1 / 100	+17.4 pp vs world	10.8%	55 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	74.0 / 100	+1.7 pp vs world	31.7%	140 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	33.5 / 100	-12.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	12.7%	71 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	66.0 / 100	+8.3 pp vs world	4.9%	198 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-16.8 pp vs world	5.1%	132 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world	35.6%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+21.3 pp vs world	9.5%	96 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	54.3 / 100	+0.2 pp vs world	32.2%	137 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	34.9 / 100	-12.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	12.4%	71 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	66.0 / 100	+8.0 pp vs world	5.1%	196 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	6.7 / 100	-16.9 pp vs world	3.8%	172 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	18.2 / 100	-1.9 pp vs world	38.0%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+23.6 pp vs world	8.8%	118 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	43.8 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world	31.9%	134 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	36.4 / 100	-12.4 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	11.6%	74 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	64.6 / 100	+7.4 pp vs world	4.9%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-17.6 pp vs world	3.3%	182 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	13.4 / 100	-2.4 pp vs world	38.8%	3 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+24.6 pp vs world	9.5%	87 of 209 · highest-to-lowest	58.7 / 100	+0.3 pp vs world	31.9%	134 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	36.4 / 100	-12.3 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	11.6%	73 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	65.0 / 100	+7.3 pp vs world	4.3%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-17.4 pp vs world	3.0%	191 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	9.1 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	39.4%	2 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+25.1 pp vs world	11.3%	45 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	78.9 / 100	+1.9 pp vs world	30.5%	150 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	28.7 / 100	-14.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	14.8%	60 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	71.4 / 100	+10.3 pp vs world	3.4%	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-17.6 pp vs world	3.0%	185 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.0 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	33.4%	2 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	99.5 / 100	+19.7 pp vs world	14.0%	11 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	95.2 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	31.4%	151 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	28.2 / 100	-14.2 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	15.0%	59 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	71.8 / 100	+10.5 pp vs world	3.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-19.3 pp vs world	2.0%	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-3.8 pp vs world	36.8%	1 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	100.0 / 100	+22.8 pp vs world	11.9%	32 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	85.2 / 100	+2.4 pp vs world	31.4%	136 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	35.4 / 100	-12.6 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	14.3%	60 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	71.4 / 100	+9.7 pp vs world	2.5%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-20.3 pp vs world	2.0%	199 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.3 / 100	-3.7 pp vs world	37.6%	3 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+23.3 pp vs world	11.6%	41 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	80.9 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	32.1%	127 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	39.7 / 100	-11.1 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	14.7%	59 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	71.8 / 100	+10.3 pp vs world	1.5%	209 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	0.5 / 100	-20.3 pp vs world	1.6%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-4.3 pp vs world	37.8%	3 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	99.0 / 100	+23.3 pp vs world	12.3%	34 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	84.2 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	32.3%	128 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	39.2 / 100	-11.7 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	14.7%	59 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	71.8 / 100	+10.4 pp vs world	2.3%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-18.8 pp vs world	1.8%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-3.9 pp vs world	37.3%	4 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	98.6 / 100	+22.9 pp vs world	11.9%	37 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	82.8 / 100	+2.1 pp vs world	31.9%	130 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	38.3 / 100	-12.5 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

09 · Manufacturing position

What role does manufacturing play at home and in the world?

Domestic share, its place inside the parent industry, real growth, specialization and world contribution are kept together.

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Manufacturing in the economic structure

Manufacturing accounts for 0.7% of total gross value added in 2024. In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe was 14.9 percentage points below the world value.

Latest share: 0.7%
World specialization: 0.05×
Latest year: 2024

Formation1970–1990

7.7% → 7.7%

Percentage-point change: -0.0 pp

Integration1990–2010

7.7% → 5.1%

Percentage-point change: -2.6 pp

Current era2010–2024

5.1% → 0.7%

Percentage-point change: -4.4 pp

Share of total GVA0.7%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Share within parent activity31.9%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 177 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Real manufacturing growth-15.2%2024 · Published series · World rank 206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Share of world manufacturing0.0%2024 · Derived measure · World rank 206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest

Manufacturing annual rates, ranks and specialization table55 annual rows

Manufacturing's annual structural, growth and world-position measures. Annual rows cover the full 1970–2024 AMA record wherever the source publishes a value. World ranks run highest-to-lowest. The position index converts rank to a 0–100 scale: 100 is first and 0 is last; it is not a performance score. World comparison is either a world-equals-100 value index or a percentage-point gap, according to the measure.

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Manufacturing annual rates, ranks and specialization table

Sao Tome and Principe	1970	7.7%	129 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	26.9 / 100	-18.3 pp vs world	78.8%	95 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	46.3 / 100	-5.3 pp vs world	Source observation unavailable	Not calculable without a source observation	Not calculable without a source observation	Comparable world observation unavailable	0.0%	149 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	15.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1971	7.7%	128 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	27.4 / 100	-17.9 pp vs world	78.8%	94 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	46.9 / 100	-4.9 pp vs world	5.4%	80 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	54.9 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	0.0%	154 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	12.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1972	7.7%	129 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	26.9 / 100	-17.8 pp vs world	78.8%	94 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	46.9 / 100	-4.9 pp vs world	2.3%	128 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	27.4 / 100	-4.1 pp vs world	0.0%	154 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	12.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1973	7.7%	129 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	26.9 / 100	-17.9 pp vs world	78.8%	94 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	46.9 / 100	-4.3 pp vs world	1.6%	139 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	-7.4 pp vs world	0.0%	151 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	14.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1974	7.7%	125 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	29.1 / 100	-17.4 pp vs world	78.8%	88 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	50.3 / 100	-0.4 pp vs world	5.7%	85 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	52.0 / 100	+4.3 pp vs world	0.0%	154 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	12.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1975	7.7%	124 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	29.7 / 100	-16.6 pp vs world	78.8%	88 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	50.3 / 100	-0.3 pp vs world	5.4%	56 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	68.6 / 100	+8.3 pp vs world	0.0%	154 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	12.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1976	7.7%	126 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	28.6 / 100	-16.6 pp vs world	78.8%	89 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	49.7 / 100	-0.0 pp vs world	1.6%	131 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	25.7 / 100	-5.6 pp vs world	0.0%	153 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	13.1 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1977	7.7%	127 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	28.0 / 100	-16.4 pp vs world	78.8%	88 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	50.3 / 100	+0.3 pp vs world	23.4%	7 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	96.6 / 100	+19.5 pp vs world	0.0%	155 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	12.0 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1978	7.7%	129 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	26.9 / 100	-16.4 pp vs world	78.8%	89 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	49.7 / 100	-0.2 pp vs world	2.9%	117 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	33.7 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	0.0%	156 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	11.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1979	7.7%	130 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	26.7 / 100	-16.1 pp vs world	78.8%	87 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	51.1 / 100	+1.6 pp vs world	16.3%	14 of 176 · highest-to-lowest	92.6 / 100	+12.2 pp vs world	0.0%	156 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	11.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1980	7.7%	128 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	-15.2 pp vs world	78.8%	85 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	52.3 / 100	+5.1 pp vs world	-1.1%	127 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	28.4 / 100	-1.3 pp vs world	0.0%	153 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	13.6 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1981	7.7%	128 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	-14.8 pp vs world	78.8%	89 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	50.0 / 100	+5.3 pp vs world	-10.3%	160 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	9.7 / 100	-11.6 pp vs world	0.0%	157 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	11.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1982	7.7%	127 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	28.4 / 100	-14.4 pp vs world	78.8%	86 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	51.7 / 100	+4.7 pp vs world	3.1%	73 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	59.1 / 100	+4.8 pp vs world	0.0%	159 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1983	7.7%	132 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	25.6 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	78.8%	87 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	51.1 / 100	+4.8 pp vs world	-3.9%	149 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	15.9 / 100	-5.7 pp vs world	0.0%	162 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1984	7.7%	129 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	27.3 / 100	-14.1 pp vs world	78.8%	80 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	55.1 / 100	+4.1 pp vs world	-6.0%	166 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	6.3 / 100	-11.4 pp vs world	0.0%	159 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	10.2 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1985	7.7%	129 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	27.3 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	78.8%	78 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	56.3 / 100	+3.2 pp vs world	9.3%	37 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	79.5 / 100	+5.0 pp vs world	0.0%	161 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	9.1 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1986	7.7%	129 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	27.3 / 100	-14.2 pp vs world	78.8%	82 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	54.0 / 100	-0.5 pp vs world	-5.8%	160 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	9.7 / 100	-7.9 pp vs world	0.0%	156 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	11.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1987	7.7%	126 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	29.0 / 100	-14.0 pp vs world	78.8%	83 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	53.4 / 100	-0.6 pp vs world	0.8%	136 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	23.3 / 100	-3.7 pp vs world	0.0%	158 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	10.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1988	7.7%	128 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	-14.1 pp vs world	78.8%	83 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	53.4 / 100	-1.3 pp vs world	1.0%	118 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	33.5 / 100	-4.7 pp vs world	0.0%	162 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	8.5 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1989	7.7%	129 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	27.7 / 100	-13.7 pp vs world	78.8%	82 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	54.2 / 100	-1.0 pp vs world	0.9%	122 of 177 · highest-to-lowest	31.3 / 100	-1.8 pp vs world	0.0%	165 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	7.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1990	7.7%	153 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	25.5 / 100	-13.1 pp vs world	78.8%	96 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	53.4 / 100	+0.4 pp vs world	0.7%	112 of 178 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	-0.5 pp vs world	0.0%	190 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	7.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1991	7.7%	150 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	27.0 / 100	-12.8 pp vs world	78.8%	94 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	54.4 / 100	+0.1 pp vs world	0.8%	109 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	47.1 / 100	+0.8 pp vs world	0.0%	192 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	6.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1992	8.4%	146 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	28.9 / 100	-11.4 pp vs world	78.8%	92 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	55.4 / 100	+0.5 pp vs world	1.0%	108 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	47.5 / 100	+1.5 pp vs world	0.0%	193 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	5.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1993	8.5%	144 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	29.9 / 100	-10.7 pp vs world	78.8%	87 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	57.8 / 100	+1.3 pp vs world	1.5%	97 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	52.9 / 100	+2.2 pp vs world	0.0%	190 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	7.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1994	8.7%	140 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	31.9 / 100	-10.5 pp vs world	78.7%	89 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	56.9 / 100	+0.5 pp vs world	0.4%	145 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	29.4 / 100	-3.1 pp vs world	0.0%	191 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	6.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1995	8.4%	143 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	30.4 / 100	-10.7 pp vs world	78.8%	87 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	57.8 / 100	+0.8 pp vs world	2.2%	138 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	32.8 / 100	-2.7 pp vs world	0.0%	195 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1996	8.1%	147 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	28.4 / 100	-10.4 pp vs world	78.8%	82 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	60.3 / 100	+2.3 pp vs world	1.6%	128 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	37.7 / 100	-0.9 pp vs world	0.0%	193 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	5.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1997	7.1%	157 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	23.5 / 100	-11.1 pp vs world	78.6%	87 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	57.8 / 100	+2.6 pp vs world	1.5%	149 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	27.5 / 100	-3.1 pp vs world	0.0%	195 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1998	7.1%	161 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	21.6 / 100	-10.7 pp vs world	79.0%	83 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	59.8 / 100	+2.2 pp vs world	0.5%	137 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	33.3 / 100	-0.9 pp vs world	0.0%	195 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	1999	7.4%	152 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	26.0 / 100	-10.1 pp vs world	78.9%	82 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	60.3 / 100	+2.9 pp vs world	3.9%	87 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	57.8 / 100	+0.6 pp vs world	0.0%	195 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2000	7.6%	149 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	27.5 / 100	-9.8 pp vs world	78.0%	86 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	58.3 / 100	+4.2 pp vs world	3.7%	124 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	39.7 / 100	-2.7 pp vs world	0.0%	195 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2001	8.0%	148 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	27.9 / 100	-8.4 pp vs world	80.1%	71 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	65.7 / 100	+7.5 pp vs world	-1.1%	158 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	23.0 / 100	-0.3 pp vs world	0.0%	196 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2002	8.5%	142 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	30.9 / 100	-7.4 pp vs world	78.6%	81 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	60.8 / 100	+6.4 pp vs world	4.5%	82 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	60.3 / 100	+3.5 pp vs world	0.0%	196 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2003	6.9%	157 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	23.5 / 100	-8.9 pp vs world	75.7%	90 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	56.4 / 100	+4.2 pp vs world	3.4%	102 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	50.5 / 100	-0.0 pp vs world	0.0%	196 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2004	6.1%	165 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	20.0 / 100	-11.2 pp vs world	73.5%	103 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	50.2 / 100	-3.0 pp vs world	2.7%	127 of 205 · highest-to-lowest	38.2 / 100	-16.8 pp vs world	0.0%	197 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	4.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2005	5.3%	175 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	15.9 / 100	-11.7 pp vs world	71.2%	107 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	48.8 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	3.6%	122 of 206 · highest-to-lowest	41.0 / 100	-0.7 pp vs world	0.0%	199 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2006	5.2%	172 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	17.4 / 100	-11.8 pp vs world	70.4%	107 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	48.8 / 100	-2.2 pp vs world	5.0%	104 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	50.0 / 100	-1.7 pp vs world	0.0%	200 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	3.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2007	4.9%	178 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	14.5 / 100	-12.2 pp vs world	69.7%	110 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	47.3 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	3.2%	123 of 207 · highest-to-lowest	40.8 / 100	-2.8 pp vs world	0.0%	201 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	3.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2008	7.0%	156 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.8 / 100	-9.8 pp vs world	62.3%	132 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	-7.6 pp vs world	7.7%	44 of 208 · highest-to-lowest	79.2 / 100	+6.5 pp vs world	0.0%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2009	7.1%	156 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.8 / 100	-9.1 pp vs world	64.8%	127 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	39.7 / 100	-7.8 pp vs world	16.8%	10 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	95.7 / 100	+23.2 pp vs world	0.0%	200 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2010	5.1%	173 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	17.7 / 100	-11.6 pp vs world	56.2%	132 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	37.3 / 100	-14.6 pp vs world	-14.9%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-23.9 pp vs world	0.0%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2011	3.0%	189 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	10.0 / 100	-13.8 pp vs world	45.8%	152 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	-23.5 pp vs world	-32.9%	208 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.0 / 100	-37.2 pp vs world	0.0%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2012	2.9%	190 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	9.6 / 100	-13.9 pp vs world	47.0%	149 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	29.2 / 100	-22.5 pp vs world	-5.9%	181 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	13.9 / 100	-8.3 pp vs world	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2013	3.1%	187 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.0 / 100	-13.5 pp vs world	46.4%	147 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	30.1 / 100	-23.6 pp vs world	7.9%	34 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	84.2 / 100	+4.8 pp vs world	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2014	2.6%	192 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	8.6 / 100	-14.2 pp vs world	44.4%	155 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	26.3 / 100	-27.3 pp vs world	-11.7%	201 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	4.3 / 100	-15.8 pp vs world	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2015	2.7%	191 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	9.1 / 100	-14.3 pp vs world	46.4%	162 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.0 / 100	-29.9 pp vs world	19.3%	9 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	96.2 / 100	+15.7 pp vs world	0.0%	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2016	2.3%	195 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	7.2 / 100	-14.5 pp vs world	46.0%	158 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	24.9 / 100	-31.3 pp vs world	2.5%	116 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	45.0 / 100	+0.1 pp vs world	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2017	2.1%	198 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	5.7 / 100	-14.6 pp vs world	42.1%	168 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	20.1 / 100	-34.0 pp vs world	-0.0%	164 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	22.0 / 100	-3.4 pp vs world	0.0%	204 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2018	2.2%	196 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	6.7 / 100	-14.7 pp vs world	44.0%	160 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	23.9 / 100	-31.0 pp vs world	4.1%	95 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	55.0 / 100	+0.1 pp vs world	0.0%	202 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.8 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2019	2.0%	196 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	6.7 / 100	-14.4 pp vs world	46.8%	151 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	28.2 / 100	-28.7 pp vs world	2.6%	93 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	56.0 / 100	+1.2 pp vs world	0.0%	203 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	3.3 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2020	0.9%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-15.4 pp vs world	26.4%	187 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.0 / 100	-51.2 pp vs world	-54.4%	208 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.0 / 100	-52.0 pp vs world	0.0%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2021	0.8%	205 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	2.4 / 100	-16.0 pp vs world	27.3%	184 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	12.4 / 100	-48.2 pp vs world	-3.1%	187 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	11.0 / 100	-12.0 pp vs world	0.0%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2022	0.8%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-15.6 pp vs world	30.4%	178 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.3 / 100	-41.4 pp vs world	-0.4%	152 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	27.8 / 100	-2.5 pp vs world	0.0%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2023	0.7%	208 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.0 / 100	-15.3 pp vs world	44.9%	157 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	25.4 / 100	-28.5 pp vs world	-2.8%	166 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	21.1 / 100	-4.4 pp vs world	0.0%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world
Sao Tome and Principe	2024	0.7%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-14.9 pp vs world	31.9%	177 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	15.8 / 100	-42.1 pp vs world	-15.2%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-18.2 pp vs world	0.0%	206 of 210 · highest-to-lowest	1.9 / 100	-100.0 pp vs world

Calculations created by Tesseron World Observatory, data from UNSD Analysis of Main Aggregates (2026-01-28_89ede278; source updated 2026-01-28T00:00:00).

Interpretation note

Manufacturing is part of mining, manufacturing and utilities; it is not a seventh broad-industry slice. Share and real growth describe different dimensions.

Current manufacturing specialization

Africa0.07×

Middle Africa0.08×

World0.05×

Sao Tome and Principe Economic Overview

Read the economy through three eras

What should a reader know first?

Real output, indexed to a shared starting year

Real GDP trajectory

How large is the economy, and where does it sit globally?

Nominal GDP

Nominal GDP and UN benchmarks

What does the record show per person?

GDP per person

GDP per person and UN benchmarks

How quickly has real activity changed, and how have output prices moved?

Real GDP growth

Real GDP growth and UN benchmarks

How is output used for consumption and domestic demand?

Final Consumption

Final consumption and UN benchmarks

How much current output is directed toward capital formation?

Gross Capital Formation

Gross capital formation and UN benchmarks

How exposed is the economy to trade, and what is the external balance?

Trade openness

Trade openness and UN benchmarks

Which activities produce value, and how is the mix changing?

Structural change across six activities

Industry composition and economic scale

Broad industry structure over time

What role does manufacturing play at home and in the world?

Manufacturing in the economic structure