Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and was 9 Percentage of GDP in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2019
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 9 Percentage of GDP for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in 2019.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 31.18 Percentage of GDP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.18 Percentage of GDP, in 2001.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 116th out of 147 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.63 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 3.18 Percentage of GDP | -72.7% |
| 2002 | 16.92 Percentage of GDP | +432.1% |
| 2003 | 14.49 Percentage of GDP | -14.4% |
| 2004 | 13.82 Percentage of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 18.58 Percentage of GDP | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 20.86 Percentage of GDP | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 23.78 Percentage of GDP | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 31.18 Percentage of GDP | +31.1% |
| 2009 | 6.9 Percentage of GDP | -77.9% |
| 2010 | 17.62 Percentage of GDP | +155.4% |
| 2011 | 8.81 Percentage of GDP | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 5.08 Percentage of GDP | -42.3% |
| 2013 | 10.52 Percentage of GDP | +106.9% |
| 2014 | 8.59 Percentage of GDP | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 10.73 Percentage of GDP | +24.9% |
| 2016 | 8.67 Percentage of GDP | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 10.73 Percentage of GDP | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 8.34 Percentage of GDP | -22.3% |
| 2019 | 9 Percentage of GDP | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.13 Percentage of GDP | 3.18 Percentage of GDP | 31.18 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.81 Percentage of GDP | 5.08 Percentage of GDP | 17.62 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.83 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0046 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16.27 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -16.68 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 35.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0202 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -70.83 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Sao Tome and Principe was 9 Percentage of GDP in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 31.18 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.18 Percentage of GDP in 2001.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 116th out of 147 countries with data for 2019.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — Private investment (gross fixed capital formation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 21 shows indicators of investment flows and capital stocks, in US dollars and as a percentage of GDP, including general government investment, public-private partnerships, and private investment.