Imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Imports of goods, services and primary income was 204.15 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 204.15 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 257.98 million BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10.14 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 198th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 11.80 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 12.42 million BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 10.14 million BoP, current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1977 | 16.11 million BoP, current US$ | +58.9% |
| 1978 | 22.74 million BoP, current US$ | +41.1% |
| 1979 | 23.39 million BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 22.04 million BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1981 | 30.16 million BoP, current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1982 | 38.00 million BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1983 | 26.28 million BoP, current US$ | -30.8% |
| 1984 | 34.55 million BoP, current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1985 | 30.31 million BoP, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1986 | 37.45 million BoP, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1987 | 22.86 million BoP, current US$ | -39.0% |
| 1988 | 23.12 million BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 22.15 million BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 22.35 million BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 38.13 million BoP, current US$ | +70.6% |
| 1998 | 31.85 million BoP, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 1999 | 39.14 million BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 41.23 million BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 43.54 million BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 44.88 million BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 50.89 million BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 57.53 million BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 57.56 million BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 80.12 million BoP, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2007 | 85.83 million BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 115.60 million BoP, current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2009 | 104.68 million BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 122.78 million BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 149.37 million BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 147.01 million BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 180.20 million BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 235.01 million BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2015 | 190.12 million BoP, current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 188.27 million BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 197.24 million BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 199.87 million BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 193.36 million BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 163.58 million BoP, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 205.19 million BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2022 | 257.98 million BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2023 | 215.00 million BoP, current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2024 | 204.15 million BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 204.15 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.80 billion BoP, current US$, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 204.15 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.72 billion BoP, current US$, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.10 million BoP, current US$ | 10.14 million BoP, current US$ | 23.39 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 28.69 million BoP, current US$ | 22.04 million BoP, current US$ | 38.00 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.87 million BoP, current US$ | 22.35 million BoP, current US$ | 39.14 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 68.19 million BoP, current US$ | 41.23 million BoP, current US$ | 115.60 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.32 million BoP, current US$ | 122.78 million BoP, current US$ | 235.01 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 209.18 million BoP, current US$ | 163.58 million BoP, current US$ | 257.98 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 195 Central African Republic 267.11 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 196 Micronesia, Federated States of 259.26 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 Palau 247.40 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 199 Naoero 193.63 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 200 Tuvalu 67.81 million BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income in Sao Tome and Principe was 204.15 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 257.98 million BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.14 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for imports of goods, services and primary income?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 198th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. Primary income represents the return that accrues to institutional units for their contribution to the production process or for the provision of financial assets and renting natural resources to other institutional units. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.