Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate was -5.65 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 2009–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe is -5.65 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 252.9% on the previous year and up 61.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 143.11 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -46.54 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 105th of 172 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.
Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | -21.11 % change on previous year | -340.0% |
| 2011 | -14.53 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -130.3% |
| 2013 | 24.79 % change on previous year | +463.0% |
| 2014 | -0.5113 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 2015 | -14.64 % change on previous year | +2762.5% |
| 2016 | 0.8901 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 2017 | 95.25 % change on previous year | +10601.8% |
| 2018 | -9.75 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 2019 | -5.58 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 2020 | -13.71 % change on previous year | +145.6% |
| 2021 | 143.11 % change on previous year | -1144.0% |
| 2022 | -46.54 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 2023 | 10.81 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2024 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2025 | -5.65 % change on previous year | -252.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.8 % change on previous year | 8.8 % change on previous year | 8.8 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.92 % change on previous year | -21.11 % change on previous year | 95.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.29 % change on previous year | -46.54 % change on previous year | 143.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 102 Tunisia -4.21 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Spain -4.24 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Comoros -5.27 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Tanzania, United Republic of -8.48 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Timor-Leste -10.76 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Djibouti -11.38 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 50.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 357.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 42.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 7,745 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 21.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0478 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was -5.65 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 143.11 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.54 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 105th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Changes in inventories (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.