Changes in inventories in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Changes in inventories was 5.29 million constant LCU in 2025. ▬ Flat
Changes in inventories in Sao Tome and Principe, 2008–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 5.29 million constant LCU for changes in inventories in 2025.
The figure is down 15.3% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 15.30 million constant LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.40 million constant LCU, in 2016.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 73rd of 117 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Changes in inventories in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9.41 million constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | 9.53 million constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 7.00 million constant LCU | -26.5% |
| 2011 | 5.65 million constant LCU | -19.3% |
| 2012 | 6.13 million constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 7.12 million constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 5.56 million constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 2015 | 4.50 million constant LCU | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 4.40 million constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 9.63 million constant LCU | +118.9% |
| 2018 | 8.50 million constant LCU | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 8.84 million constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 7.14 million constant LCU | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 15.30 million constant LCU | +114.4% |
| 2022 | 8.01 million constant LCU | -47.7% |
| 2023 | 6.84 million constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 6.25 million constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 5.29 million constant LCU | -15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.47 million constant LCU | 9.41 million constant LCU | 9.53 million constant LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.74 million constant LCU | 4.40 million constant LCU | 9.63 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.14 million constant LCU | 5.29 million constant LCU | 15.30 million constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 18.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 4,084 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 13.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 21.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 88,591 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.333 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,360 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Changes in inventories in Sao Tome and Principe was 5.29 million constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 15.30 million constant LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.40 million constant LCU in 2016.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for changes in inventories?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 73rd out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.