Gross domestic product (GDP) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 205.06 million current GBP in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
205.06 million current GBP
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
196th
of 200 countries
All-time high
205.06 million current GBP
in 2014
All-time low
13.87 million current GBP
in 1981
Years of data
32
1975–2014
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Sao Tome and Principe, 1975–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 205.06 million current GBP for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2014. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 256.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 205.06 million current GBP in 2014 and was at its lowest, 13.87 million current GBP, in 1981.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 196th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 14.33 million current GBP | — |
| 1976 | 15.28 million current GBP | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 14.88 million current GBP | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 15.14 million current GBP | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 16.38 million current GBP | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 18.54 million current GBP | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 13.87 million current GBP | -25.2% |
| 1982 | 20.25 million current GBP | +46.0% |
| 1983 | 23.22 million current GBP | +14.7% |
| 1984 | 24.49 million current GBP | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 27.30 million current GBP | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 43.80 million current GBP | +60.4% |
| 1987 | 33.91 million current GBP | -22.6% |
| 1988 | 27.48 million current GBP | -18.9% |
| 1989 | 28.14 million current GBP | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 28.18 million current GBP | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 30.38 million current GBP | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 24.52 million current GBP | -19.3% |
| 2001 | 50.18 million current GBP | +104.6% |
| 2002 | 53.73 million current GBP | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 59.01 million current GBP | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 57.55 million current GBP | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 69.41 million current GBP | +20.6% |
| 2006 | 73.07 million current GBP | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 72.88 million current GBP | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 103.13 million current GBP | +41.5% |
| 2009 | 123.61 million current GBP | +19.9% |
| 2010 | 126.31 million current GBP | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 149.79 million current GBP | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 168.13 million current GBP | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 195.50 million current GBP | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 205.06 million current GBP | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.20 million current GBP | 14.33 million current GBP | 16.38 million current GBP | 5 |
| 1980s | 26.10 million current GBP | 13.87 million current GBP | 43.80 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.69 million current GBP | 24.52 million current GBP | 30.38 million current GBP | 3 |
| 2000s | 73.62 million current GBP | 50.18 million current GBP | 123.61 million current GBP | 9 |
| 2010s | 168.96 million current GBP | 126.31 million current GBP | 205.06 million current GBP | 5 |
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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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 27.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0713 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 249.59 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 25.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.103 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 420.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 19.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 2.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Sao Tome and Principe was 205.06 million current GBP in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 205.06 million current GBP in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.87 million current GBP in 1981.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 196th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 256.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.