Share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Share of imports by region of origin was 1.69 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.69 million current US$
Change on year
down 64.6%
World rank
204th
of 210 countries
All-time high
15.05 million current US$
in 1990
All-time low
1,100 current US$
in 1987
Years of data
41
1969–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe, 1969–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 1.69 million current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of down 64.6% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 15.05 million current US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,100 current US$, in 1987.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 204th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 100,000 current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 100,000 current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 600,000 current US$ | +500.0% |
| 1987 | 1,100 current US$ | -99.8% |
| 1988 | 11.90 million current US$ | +1081700.0% |
| 1989 | 4.69 million current US$ | -60.6% |
| 1990 | 15.05 million current US$ | +220.7% |
| 1991 | 5.06 million current US$ | -66.4% |
| 1992 | 3.01 million current US$ | -40.5% |
| 1993 | 2.78 million current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 14.19 million current US$ | +410.6% |
| 1995 | 1.99 million current US$ | -86.0% |
| 1996 | 270,640 current US$ | -86.4% |
| 1997 | 14.40 million current US$ | +5220.8% |
| 1998 | 10.25 million current US$ | -28.8% |
| 1999 | 353,220 current US$ | -96.6% |
| 2000 | 214,042 current US$ | -39.4% |
| 2001 | 414,950 current US$ | +93.9% |
| 2002 | 100,719 current US$ | -75.7% |
| 2003 | 50,570 current US$ | -49.8% |
| 2004 | 83,724 current US$ | +65.6% |
| 2005 | 100,259 current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 634,329 current US$ | +532.7% |
| 2007 | 69,068 current US$ | -89.1% |
| 2008 | 229,252 current US$ | +231.9% |
| 2009 | 417,694 current US$ | +82.2% |
| 2010 | 389,900 current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 8.62 million current US$ | +2110.9% |
| 2012 | 4.65 million current US$ | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 3.35 million current US$ | -28.0% |
| 2014 | 3.97 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2015 | 2.15 million current US$ | -45.9% |
| 2016 | 4.01 million current US$ | +86.7% |
| 2017 | 2.81 million current US$ | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 2.53 million current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 2.75 million current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 1.48 million current US$ | -46.3% |
| 2021 | 3.07 million current US$ | +107.7% |
| 2022 | 1.33 million current US$ | -56.8% |
| 2023 | 4.77 million current US$ | +258.7% |
| 2024 | 1.69 million current US$ | -64.6% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1.69 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 324.64 million current US$, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1.69 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +1081700.0% | 1,100 current US$ | 11.90 million current US$ |
| 1997 | +5220.8% | 270,640 current US$ | 14.40 million current US$ |
| 2011 | +2110.9% | 389,900 current US$ | 8.62 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100,000 current US$ | 100,000 current US$ | 100,000 current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 350,000 current US$ | 100,000 current US$ | 600,000 current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 5.53 million current US$ | 1,100 current US$ | 11.90 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 6.73 million current US$ | 270,640 current US$ | 15.05 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 231,461 current US$ | 50,570 current US$ | 634,329 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.52 million current US$ | 389,900 current US$ | 8.62 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.47 million current US$ | 1.33 million current US$ | 4.77 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Sao Tome and Principe was 1.69 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 15.05 million current US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,100 current US$ in 1987.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 204th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.