Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita was 1,004 BoP, current US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita in Sao Tome and Principe, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per person.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 1,004 BoP, current US$ per person for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 1,438 BoP, current US$ per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 113.56 BoP, current US$ per person, in 1976.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 147th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 133.45 BoP, current US$ per person | — |
| 1975 | 142.64 BoP, current US$ per person | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 113.56 BoP, current US$ per person | -20.4% |
| 1977 | 176.06 BoP, current US$ per person | +55.0% |
| 1978 | 240.17 BoP, current US$ per person | +36.4% |
| 1979 | 241.52 BoP, current US$ per person | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 221.57 BoP, current US$ per person | -8.3% |
| 1981 | 297.96 BoP, current US$ per person | +34.5% |
| 1982 | 360.1 BoP, current US$ per person | +20.9% |
| 1983 | 240.31 BoP, current US$ per person | -33.3% |
| 1984 | 316.63 BoP, current US$ per person | +31.8% |
| 1985 | 262.57 BoP, current US$ per person | -17.1% |
| 1986 | 307.08 BoP, current US$ per person | +16.9% |
| 1987 | 194.26 BoP, current US$ per person | -36.7% |
| 1988 | 192.6 BoP, current US$ per person | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 181.89 BoP, current US$ per person | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 179.22 BoP, current US$ per person | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 233.21 BoP, current US$ per person | +30.1% |
| 1998 | 189.25 BoP, current US$ per person | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 237.33 BoP, current US$ per person | +25.4% |
| 2000 | 261.01 BoP, current US$ per person | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 267.04 BoP, current US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 269.47 BoP, current US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 306.59 BoP, current US$ per person | +13.8% |
| 2004 | 341.64 BoP, current US$ per person | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 325.81 BoP, current US$ per person | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 464.89 BoP, current US$ per person | +42.7% |
| 2007 | 492.25 BoP, current US$ per person | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 653.61 BoP, current US$ per person | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 577.72 BoP, current US$ per person | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 662.91 BoP, current US$ per person | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 792.26 BoP, current US$ per person | +19.5% |
| 2012 | 758.88 BoP, current US$ per person | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 915.52 BoP, current US$ per person | +20.6% |
| 2014 | 1,165 BoP, current US$ per person | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 928.84 BoP, current US$ per person | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 907.45 BoP, current US$ per person | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 933.41 BoP, current US$ per person | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 937.89 BoP, current US$ per person | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 888.65 BoP, current US$ per person | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 736.3 BoP, current US$ per person | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 906.22 BoP, current US$ per person | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 1,438 BoP, current US$ per person | +58.7% |
| 2023 | 1,115 BoP, current US$ per person | -22.5% |
| 2024 | 1,004 BoP, current US$ per person | -9.9% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1,004 BoP, current US$ per person is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 912.21 BoP, current US$ per person, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 1,004 BoP, current US$ per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 458.48 BoP, current US$ per person, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 174.57 BoP, current US$ per person | 113.56 BoP, current US$ per person | 241.52 BoP, current US$ per person | 6 |
| 1980s | 257.5 BoP, current US$ per person | 181.89 BoP, current US$ per person | 360.1 BoP, current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 209.75 BoP, current US$ per person | 179.22 BoP, current US$ per person | 237.33 BoP, current US$ per person | 4 |
| 2000s | 396 BoP, current US$ per person | 261.01 BoP, current US$ per person | 653.61 BoP, current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 889.06 BoP, current US$ per person | 662.91 BoP, current US$ per person | 1,165 BoP, current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,040 BoP, current US$ per person | 736.3 BoP, current US$ per person | 1,438 BoP, current US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 144 Mauritania 1,039 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 145 Indonesia 1,027 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 146 Sri Lanka 1,018 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 148 Egypt 972.22 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 149 Timor-Leste 927.85 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 150 Ghana 915.21 BoP, current US$ per person 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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in Sao Tome and Principe was 1,004 BoP, current US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 1,438 BoP, current US$ per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.56 BoP, current US$ per person in 1976.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 147th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.