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🇸🇹 São Tomé & Príncipe
Population: 240,254 in 2025 for São Tomé & Príncipe (Africa), position 179 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – São Tomé & Príncipe: $4,084 /inh. (2025), ranking 149 out of 211. Economic growth is 1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 9.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 11 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – São Tomé & Príncipe, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – São Tomé & Príncipe, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Employment rate (ages 15 and over) (184/184), Gross savings (173/178), Open defecation (204/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: São Tomé & Príncipe has $4,084 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: São Tomé & Príncipe has 9.1 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): São Tomé & Príncipe has 11 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: São Tomé & Príncipe has 1 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 1.9 % | 2021 | 100 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,919 /inh. | 2021 | 132 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $3,800 /inh. | 2025 | 146 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $4,084 /inh. | 2025 | 149 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $6,388 /inh. | 2025 | 159 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 1 % | 2025 | 172 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.5B | 2025 | 192 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | -1 % | 2025 | 193 of 211 |
| GDP | $981.3M | 2025 | 201 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 17.7 % | 2025 | 23 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 5.2 % | 2025 | 69 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 21.75 LCU/$ | 2025 | 93 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 21.4 % | 2025 | 157 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 11 % | 2025 | 170 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 11.9 % | 2025 | 184 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 8.8 % | 2025 | 57 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 22.5 % | 2025 | 60 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 44 % | 2025 | 68 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 65.4 % | 2025 | 75 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 12.1 % | 2025 | 101 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 9.1 % | 2025 | 143 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 23.3 % | 2025 | 184 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 21.2 % | 2025 | 184 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 29.3 % | 2023 | 18 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.3 % | 2025 | 128 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 46.6 % | 2025 | 157 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -9.3 % | 2025 | 170 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 13.3 % | 2025 | 174 of 192 |
| Services exports | $105M | 2025 | 178 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $38M | 2025 | 191 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 10.5 % | 2025 | 17 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 11.5 % | 2023 | 20 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.7 % | 2025 | 73 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $103.5M | 2025 | 149 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $71.9M | 2018 | 165 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 33,400 arr. | 2018 | 188 of 202 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 10.3 % | 2025 | 160 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 42.7 % | 2024 | 60 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2.7 months | 2024 | 129 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 7.8 % | 2023 | 174 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $58.8M | 2024 | 178 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 101 % | 2025 | 9 of 189 |
| Services | 81.4 % | 2025 | 9 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12.2 % | 2025 | 65 of 203 |
| Gross savings | 0.2 % | 2025 | 173 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 8.7 % | 2025 | 179 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 0.6 % | 2025 | 197 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 2.2 % | 2025 | 204 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 37.5 % | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 70.6 per 100 | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.6 % | 2019 | 79 of 178 |
| Urban population | 69.2 % | 2025 | 92 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 103 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 103 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 111 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.9 % | 2025 | 166 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 58.6 % | 2025 | 177 of 213 |
| Population | 240,254 inhab. | 2025 | 179 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 19.1 yrs | 2023 | 194 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 102.7 per 100 girls | 2024 | 202 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 2.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 11 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 3.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 12 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 13 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 28.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 37 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.6 children/woman | 2024 | 38 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.98 % | 2025 | 48 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 9.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 80 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 13.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 95 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.3 yrs | 2023 | 96 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 73.9 yrs | 2024 | 143 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 69.9 yrs | 2024 | 153 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 27.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 154 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.4 yrs | 2024 | 160 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 16.7 % | 2023 | 57 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2.9 per 1,000 | 2019 | 68 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 5.8 % | 2023 | 107 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 87 % | 2024 | 118 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.17 per 1,000 | 2022 | 132 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 87 per 100,000 | 2024 | 141 of 206 |
| Physicians | 0.46 per 1,000 | 2022 | 143 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 23 % | 2024 | 149 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 48.7 % | 2024 | 175 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 78 % | 2024 | 177 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 33.3 % | 2024 | 204 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 8.3 % | 2024 | 23 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 14.5 % | 2024 | 27 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.1 % | 2024 | 36 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 10.3 % | 2024 | 56 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 17.9 % | 2024 | 70 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 25.4 % | 2024 | 96 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 158.9 cm | 2014 | 100 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.3 L/person | 2024 | 101 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 114 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 132 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 167.4 cm | 2014 | 144 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12.1 % | 2024 | 155 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 5.8 % | 2020 | 16 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 84.4 % | 2020 | 64 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 9.7 % | 2020 | 65 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.23 | 2003 | 119 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 157 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.19 | 2003 | 171 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.8 % | 2024 | 175 of 212 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 32.8 % | 2017 | 30 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.4 % | 2017 | 114 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 13 % | 2017 | 120 of 169 |
| Gini index | 40.7 | 2017 | 130 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 245.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 54 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 209 km | 2026 | 135 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 960 km² | 2024 | 175 of 212 |
| Total area | 960 km² | 2024 | 176 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 0.2 ° | 2026 | 178 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 3,200 mm | 2022 | 2 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 9,633 m³/inh. | 2022 | 47 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2 % | 2015 | 87 of 212 |
| Highest point | 2,024 m | 2026 | 120 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 31.7 % | 2025 | 31 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 57.6 % | 2024 | 39 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 46.1 % | 2024 | 72 of 207 |
| Arable land | 4.2 % | 2024 | 143 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.45 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.75 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.39 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.63 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.77 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.68 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.91 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 36 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.42 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.79 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.64 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.77 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.29 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.74 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.74 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 45 pts | 2024 | 70 of 179 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.73 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.55 | 2025 | 77 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.13 | 2025 | 86 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.2 | 2025 | 92 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.45 | 2025 | 129 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.77 | 2025 | 162 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.94 | 2025 | 174 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,975 | 2025 | 21 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 40 % | 2025 | 23 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 26.3 % | 2009 | 87 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 14.6 % | 2025 | 151 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 78 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 67.9 /100 | 2025 | 100 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 73 /100 | 2025 | 105 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1.3 pts | 2025 | 100 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Higher for same-sex couples | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.2 per 100,000 | 2011 | 103 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 44.3 % | 2009 | 51 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 46 % | 2019 | 89 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 75 per 100,000 | 2023 | 117 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96.8 % | 2019 | 120 of 204 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 27.1 % | 2019 | 127 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 85.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 188 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 9.7 % | 2019 | 31 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.2 /10 | 2024 | 70 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 22.1 % | 2021 | 150 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 28 % | 2019 | 107 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Provided for by law but suspended or not enforced | 2024 | 9 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in São Tomé & Príncipe?
São Tomé & Príncipe has about 240,254 inhabitants (2025), ranking 179 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of São Tomé & Príncipe?
GDP per capita is $4,084 /inh. (2025): São Tomé & Príncipe ranks 149 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in São Tomé & Príncipe?
Annual inflation is 11 % (2025); São Tomé & Príncipe ranks 170 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in São Tomé & Príncipe?
The unemployment rate is 9.1 % (2025); São Tomé & Príncipe ranks 143 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does São Tomé & Príncipe stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: São Tomé & Príncipe has $4,084 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on São Tomé & Príncipe come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.