Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
82nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
191,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 65.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 191,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 82nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 191,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 201,084 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 206,885 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 215,761 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 228,905 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 242,867 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 248,259 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 298,484 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1978 | 325,539 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 380,803 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 1980 | 315,172 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 1981 | 282,641 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 1982 | 291,566 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 277,316 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 271,300 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 268,792 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 254,807 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 244,950 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 245,090 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 282,657 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1990 | 260,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 249,438 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 260,096 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 233,993 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 235,596 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 236,249 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 240,379 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 259,325 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 317,090 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 299,978 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 313,376 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 405,515 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +29.4% |
| 2002 | 402,751 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 414,370 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 444,456 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 489,035 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 521,965 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 531,282 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 582,252 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 586,260 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 695,117 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 792,288 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 864,461 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 919,406 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 1.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 1.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 909,303 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -14.9% |
| 2017 | 996,690 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 1.14 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 1.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 1.41 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 1.49 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 1.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 518,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 2.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 260,327 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 5.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 253,973 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 191,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 380,803 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 273,429 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 244,950 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 315,172 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 259,272 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 233,993 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 317,090 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 469,126 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 313,376 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 586,260 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 975,714 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 695,117 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.41 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 79 Albania 1.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 80 North Macedonia 1.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 81 Sweden 1.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 83 Norway 1.50 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 84 Iraq 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 85 Dominica 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Sao Tome and Principe was 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, 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 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 191,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 82nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.3%. 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) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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.