Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP was 123.77 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
123.77
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
116th
of 177 countries
All-time high
161.58
in 2009
All-time low
26.19
in 1977
Years of data
50
1970–2019
Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in Sao Tome and Principe, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp in Sao Tome and Principe is 123.77, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 161.58 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 26.19, in 1977.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 116th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.09 | — |
| 1971 | 29.88 | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 30.72 | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 31.49 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 30.41 | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 29.59 | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 30.51 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 26.19 | -14.1% |
| 1978 | 29.97 | +14.4% |
| 1979 | 27.33 | -8.8% |
| 1980 | 30.51 | +11.7% |
| 1981 | 38.23 | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 40.39 | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 45.45 | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 51.61 | +13.6% |
| 1985 | 49.73 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 55.36 | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 58.91 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 59.17 | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 60.43 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 67.09 | +11.0% |
| 1991 | 72.09 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 79.39 | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 86.46 | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 91.11 | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 97.5 | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 112.01 | +14.9% |
| 1997 | 122.55 | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 128.38 | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 129.73 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 134.92 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 135.27 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 128.9 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 129.76 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 132.15 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 129.61 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 129.22 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 138.33 | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 142.6 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 161.58 | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 149.81 | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 152.36 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 148.21 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 138.6 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 132.75 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 128.95 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 127.15 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 123.95 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 124.02 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 123.77 | -0.2% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 123.77 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 115.62, 1.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 123.77 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 107.01, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.62 | 26.19 | 31.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.98 | 30.51 | 60.43 | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.63 | 67.09 | 129.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 136.23 | 128.9 | 161.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.96 | 123.77 | 152.36 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
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 capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp in Sao Tome and Principe was 123.77 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 161.58 in 2009.
- What is the lowest capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.19 in 1977.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 116th out of 177 countries with data for 2019.
- Is capital stock, private sector, constant prices, percent of gdp rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital stock, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.