Imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Imports of goods and services was 189.69 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe, 2008–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe is 189.69 million constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 23.3% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 215.49 million constant 2015 US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 113.33 million constant 2015 US$, in 2008.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 171st of 172 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 113.33 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2009 | 121.15 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 148.35 million constant 2015 US$ | +22.5% |
| 2011 | 163.08 million constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 160.54 million constant 2015 US$ | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 157.89 million constant 2015 US$ | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 215.49 million constant 2015 US$ | +36.5% |
| 2015 | 205.27 million constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 195.52 million constant 2015 US$ | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 198.82 million constant 2015 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 187.90 million constant 2015 US$ | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 180.69 million constant 2015 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 156.51 million constant 2015 US$ | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 170.80 million constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 200.56 million constant 2015 US$ | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 161.00 million constant 2015 US$ | -19.7% |
| 2024 | 153.86 million constant 2015 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2025 | 189.69 million constant 2015 US$ | +23.3% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 189.69 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.37 billion constant 2015 US$, 2% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 189.69 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.47 billion constant 2015 US$, 3% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 117.24 million constant 2015 US$ | 113.33 million constant 2015 US$ | 121.15 million constant 2015 US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 181.35 million constant 2015 US$ | 148.35 million constant 2015 US$ | 215.49 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 172.07 million constant 2015 US$ | 153.86 million constant 2015 US$ | 200.56 million constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
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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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Imports of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe was 189.69 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 215.49 million constant 2015 US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.33 million constant 2015 US$ in 2008.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 171st out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.