Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual was 5.79 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe, 2009–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 5.79 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 219.1% on the previous year and up 1,170.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 8.17 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -4.45 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 36th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | -4.45 % change on previous year | -272.2% |
| 2011 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 2012 | 5.78 % change on previous year | +89.3% |
| 2013 | 8.17 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2014 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 0.456 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2016 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +578.1% |
| 2017 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2019 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +202.0% |
| 2020 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2022 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2023 | -2.39 % change on previous year | -271.6% |
| 2024 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -176.1% |
| 2025 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +219.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.58 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.16 % change on previous year | -4.45 % change on previous year | 8.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -2.39 % change on previous year | 5.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 33 Ghana 5.88 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Tanzania, United Republic of 5.85 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Seychelles 5.8 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 5.76 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Guinea-Bissau 5.74 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Maldives 5.65 % 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0059 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 24.28 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1289 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 526.54 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0039 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 15.81 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 288.15 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 17.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe was 5.79 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 8.17 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.45 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 36th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,170.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.