Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
84th
of 164 countries
All-time high
859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
96,933 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe is 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 96,933 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 84th out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 96,933 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 104,880 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1963 | 112,956 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 120,949 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 130,525 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 140,073 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1967 | 148,212 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 156,225 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 164,630 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 172,898 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 181,719 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 186,404 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 187,931 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 199,917 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 210,894 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 212,800 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 263,809 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +24.0% |
| 1978 | 269,689 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 315,771 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1980 | 311,571 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 278,300 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 287,569 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 276,667 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 259,994 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 284,050 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1986 | 266,988 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 261,032 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 265,359 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 272,612 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 267,888 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 273,081 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 275,459 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 279,809 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 287,094 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 293,619 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 300,768 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 303,795 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 313,440 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 323,024 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 325,890 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 336,841 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 344,545 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 371,709 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 386,405 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 416,869 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 455,121 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 473,015 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 512,030 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 528,522 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 567,114 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 596,062 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 613,241 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 645,540 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 687,562 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 716,385 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 748,551 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 776,325 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 800,100 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 817,702 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 843,051 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 859,062 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 2.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 4.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 130,598 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 96,933 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 164,630 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 220,183 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 172,898 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 315,771 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 276,414 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 259,994 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 311,571 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 291,798 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 267,888 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 323,024 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 415,095 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 325,890 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 528,522 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 696,858 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 567,114 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 817,702 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 853,912 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 843,051 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 81 Dominica 900,131 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 82 Uzbekistan 893,158 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 83 Belarus 865,924 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 85 Saudi Arabia 848,443 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 86 Tunisia 833,278 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 87 Latvia 823,534 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 94.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0073 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 29.83 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 85.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 21.78 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0207 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe was 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 859,623 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,933 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 84th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. 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 domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.