Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual was 477.81 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sao Tome and Principe is 477.81 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 703.3% on the previous year and up 1,028.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 543.11 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -335.78 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 2nd out of 206 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.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -9.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 22.51 % change on previous year | -347.9% |
| 2004 | -30.26 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 2005 | -0.8148 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 2006 | 222.12 % change on previous year | -27362.3% |
| 2007 | 60.46 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2008 | -101.75 % change on previous year | -268.3% |
| 2009 | -335.78 % change on previous year | +230.0% |
| 2010 | -48.81 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2011 | -10.05 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2012 | -131.52 % change on previous year | +1208.4% |
| 2013 | 426.53 % change on previous year | -424.3% |
| 2014 | 165.04 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2015 | -51.49 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 2016 | -13.51 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 2017 | -113.47 % change on previous year | +739.8% |
| 2018 | 543.11 % change on previous year | -578.6% |
| 2019 | -126.6 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2021 | -44.98 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2023 | -38.01 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2024 | -79.2 % change on previous year | +108.4% |
| 2025 | 477.81 % change on previous year | -703.3% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 477.81 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -5.3 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 477.81 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.59 % change on previous year, 301.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +27362.3% | -0.8148 % change on previous year | 222.12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -21.57 % change on previous year | -335.78 % change on previous year | 222.12 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 63.92 % change on previous year | -131.52 % change on previous year | 543.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.91 % change on previous year | -79.2 % change on previous year | 477.81 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 1 Finland 908.76 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Montenegro 394.66 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Solomon Islands 326.31 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Palau 269.18 % 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 net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Sao Tome and Principe was 477.81 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 543.11 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -335.78 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 2nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,028.0%. 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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.