Exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Exports of goods and services was 2.82 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe, 2008–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe is 2.82 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 2.93 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 257.63 million current LCU, in 2008.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 181st out of 193 countries with data for 2025, 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 | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 257.63 million current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 281.24 million current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 380.75 million current LCU | +35.4% |
| 2011 | 444.24 million current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 478.59 million current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 800.34 million current LCU | +67.2% |
| 2014 | 1.58 billion current LCU | +97.7% |
| 2015 | 1.95 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 2.08 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 1.91 billion current LCU | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 1.69 billion current LCU | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 1.52 billion current LCU | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 1.08 billion current LCU | -28.8% |
| 2021 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +52.5% |
| 2022 | 2.50 billion current LCU | +51.1% |
| 2023 | 2.25 billion current LCU | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 2.93 billion current LCU | +30.5% |
| 2025 | 2.82 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2.82 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 529.90 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2.82 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.99 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 269.43 million current LCU | 257.63 million current LCU | 281.24 million current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.28 billion current LCU | 380.75 million current LCU | 2.08 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.20 billion current LCU | 1.08 billion current LCU | 2.93 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 178 San Marino 3.49 billion current LCU compare
- 179 Curaçao 3.45 billion current LCU compare
- 180 Montenegro 3.27 billion current LCU compare
- 182 Antigua and Barbuda 2.76 billion current LCU compare
- 183 Samoa 990.12 million current LCU compare
- 184 Guam 545.00 million current LCU 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 2.82 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.93 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 257.63 million current LCU in 2008.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for exports of goods and services?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 181st out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 series is expressed in local currency units.