Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 21.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 2009–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 21.93 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 363.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 47.89 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -19.46 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 11th out of 163 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 18.11 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2011 | -4.26 % change on previous year | -123.5% |
| 2012 | -12.88 % change on previous year | +202.5% |
| 2013 | 47.89 % change on previous year | -471.9% |
| 2014 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2015 | -8.32 % change on previous year | -381.7% |
| 2016 | -19.46 % change on previous year | +133.8% |
| 2017 | 14.54 % change on previous year | -174.7% |
| 2018 | 0.6934 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 2019 | -0.4049 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 2020 | 19.58 % change on previous year | -4936.5% |
| 2021 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -94.3% |
| 2022 | -13.84 % change on previous year | -1331.9% |
| 2023 | -12.96 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 21.21 % change on previous year | -263.7% |
| 2025 | 21.93 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.15 % change on previous year | 14.15 % change on previous year | 14.15 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.89 % change on previous year | -19.46 % change on previous year | 47.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.17 % change on previous year | -13.84 % change on previous year | 21.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 8 Kiribati 32.07 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Guinea 26.83 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Paraguay 23.34 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Republic of Moldova 20.73 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Maldives 20.4 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Bahamas 19.77 % 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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 18.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 21.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 89,480 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 8.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.4375 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1,787 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 24.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.11 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 21.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 47.89 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.46 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 11th out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 363.4%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). 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 Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.