Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 37.95 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 2009–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 37.95 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 685.5% on the previous year and up 307.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 39.76 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -18.33 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 5th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 12.12 % change on previous year | +148.3% |
| 2011 | 21.11 % change on previous year | +74.1% |
| 2012 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2013 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -451.3% |
| 2014 | 39.76 % change on previous year | +374.7% |
| 2015 | -18.33 % change on previous year | -146.1% |
| 2016 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2017 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -333.5% |
| 2018 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2019 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -210.2% |
| 2020 | -14.62 % change on previous year | +147.6% |
| 2021 | 25.27 % change on previous year | -272.9% |
| 2022 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2023 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -185.6% |
| 2024 | 4.83 % change on previous year | -162.0% |
| 2025 | 37.95 % change on previous year | +685.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 37.95 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.71 % change on previous year, 4.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 37.95 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.46 % change on previous year, 4.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.88 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.35 % change on previous year | -18.33 % change on previous year | 39.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.12 % change on previous year | -14.62 % change on previous year | 37.95 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 2 Ethiopia 43.54 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Afghanistan 38.97 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Turkmenistan 38.17 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Antigua and Barbuda 35.59 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Iraq 30.31 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Sierra Leone 29.73 % 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 37.95 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 39.76 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.33 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 5th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 307.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.