Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) was -44.49 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded -44.49 % change on previous year for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in 2025.
The figure is down 198.6% on the previous year and down 137.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 234.67 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -94.93 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 184th out of 201 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -21.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 43.15 % change on previous year | -305.1% |
| 2004 | -8.32 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 2005 | -10.6 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 19.36 % change on previous year | -282.6% |
| 2007 | -94.93 % change on previous year | -590.4% |
| 2009 | -80.09 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 93.88 % change on previous year | -217.2% |
| 2011 | 37.85 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 2012 | 13.59 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 2013 | 234.67 % change on previous year | +1627.0% |
| 2014 | -41.32 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2015 | -18.72 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2016 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -134.8% |
| 2017 | 20.08 % change on previous year | +208.7% |
| 2018 | 25.22 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 2019 | -23.3 % change on previous year | -192.4% |
| 2020 | 64.73 % change on previous year | -377.8% |
| 2021 | -44.37 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 2022 | 26.03 % change on previous year | -158.7% |
| 2023 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2024 | 45.11 % change on previous year | +431.5% |
| 2025 | -44.49 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -21.78 % change on previous year | -94.93 % change on previous year | 43.15 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 34.84 % change on previous year | -41.32 % change on previous year | 234.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.25 % change on previous year | -44.49 % change on previous year | 64.73 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 181 Tanzania, United Republic of -41.48 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Haiti -42.38 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Mauritius -42.75 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Barbados -45.02 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Iraq -50.95 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Uruguay -51.91 % 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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 18.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 21.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 89,480 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 8.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.4375 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1,787 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 24.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.11 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Sao Tome and Principe was -44.49 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 234.67 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -94.93 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 184th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 137.7%. 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 secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.