Terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Terms of trade adjustment was 805.18 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe, 2008–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 805.18 million constant LCU.
The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and up 203.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 875.99 million constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 constant LCU, in 2008.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 79th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | 5.39 million constant LCU | — |
| 2010 | 23.33 million constant LCU | +332.6% |
| 2011 | 49.18 million constant LCU | +110.8% |
| 2012 | 41.53 million constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 2013 | 95.53 million constant LCU | +130.0% |
| 2014 | 213.50 million constant LCU | +123.5% |
| 2015 | 265.23 million constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 2016 | 591.02 million constant LCU | +122.8% |
| 2017 | 534.73 million constant LCU | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 448.08 million constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 426.23 million constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 342.78 million constant LCU | -19.6% |
| 2021 | 474.98 million constant LCU | +38.6% |
| 2022 | 779.41 million constant LCU | +64.1% |
| 2023 | 696.20 million constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 875.99 million constant LCU | +25.8% |
| 2025 | 805.18 million constant LCU | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.70 million constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 5.39 million constant LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 268.84 million constant LCU | 23.33 million constant LCU | 591.02 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 662.42 million constant LCU | 342.78 million constant LCU | 875.99 million constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -3.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 11,750 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -12.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0298 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 121.67 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 50.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0867 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Sao Tome and Principe was 805.18 million constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 875.99 million constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 79th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.