Exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Exports of goods and services was 117.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
117.58 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 17.5%
World rank
194th
of 200 countries
All-time high
117.58 million BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
7.68 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
45
1974–2024
Exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 117.58 million BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.5% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 117.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.68 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 194th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 17.85 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 7.68 million BoP, current US$ | -57.0% |
| 1976 | 8.74 million BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 23.49 million BoP, current US$ | +168.7% |
| 1978 | 24.12 million BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 29.28 million BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1980 | 19.96 million BoP, current US$ | -31.8% |
| 1981 | 9.51 million BoP, current US$ | -52.3% |
| 1982 | 10.78 million BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 10.20 million BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 14.20 million BoP, current US$ | +39.1% |
| 1985 | 9.21 million BoP, current US$ | -35.2% |
| 1986 | 13.55 million BoP, current US$ | +47.2% |
| 1987 | 8.18 million BoP, current US$ | -39.7% |
| 1988 | 11.06 million BoP, current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1989 | 9.40 million BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1990 | 7.88 million BoP, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1997 | 12.40 million BoP, current US$ | +57.4% |
| 1998 | 11.30 million BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 16.38 million BoP, current US$ | +44.9% |
| 2000 | 16.27 million BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 11.06 million BoP, current US$ | -32.0% |
| 2002 | 14.77 million BoP, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 2003 | 15.79 million BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 15.07 million BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 15.94 million BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 16.11 million BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 13.51 million BoP, current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 17.51 million BoP, current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 19.61 million BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 24.31 million BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 29.34 million BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 32.94 million BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 49.07 million BoP, current US$ | +49.0% |
| 2014 | 87.10 million BoP, current US$ | +77.5% |
| 2015 | 89.98 million BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 96.56 million BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 92.15 million BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 98.23 million BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 72.59 million BoP, current US$ | -26.1% |
| 2020 | 49.34 million BoP, current US$ | -32.0% |
| 2021 | 75.26 million BoP, current US$ | +52.5% |
| 2022 | 94.07 million BoP, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 100.08 million BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 117.58 million BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 117.58 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.59 billion BoP, current US$, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 117.58 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.39 billion BoP, current US$, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.53 million BoP, current US$ | 7.68 million BoP, current US$ | 29.28 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 11.60 million BoP, current US$ | 8.18 million BoP, current US$ | 19.96 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.99 million BoP, current US$ | 7.88 million BoP, current US$ | 16.38 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 15.57 million BoP, current US$ | 11.06 million BoP, current US$ | 19.61 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.23 million BoP, current US$ | 24.31 million BoP, current US$ | 98.23 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.26 million BoP, current US$ | 49.34 million BoP, current US$ | 117.58 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 191 Comoros 148.46 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 192 Micronesia, Federated States of 126.19 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 193 Marshall Islands 122.49 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 195 Tonga 104.43 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 196 Eritrea 97.72 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 Naoero 90.08 million BoP, current US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe was 117.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 117.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.68 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for exports of goods and services?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 194th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.