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São Tomé and Príncipe

$4,084
GDP per capita, 2025 · world rank 129 of 192

São Tomé and Príncipe's GDP per capita was $4,084 in 2025, in current US dollars, according to the World Bank. That ranks 129th of 192 countries reporting it, and is 28% of the world figure of $14,406 for 2025. From 2006 to 2025 it went from $862 to $4,084, up 374%, against up 85% for the world over the same years. 2025 is the highest year in its 20 year series. Within Africa it ranks 14th of 54, and within Middle Africa 3rd of 10, where Gabon leads at $8,263 for 2025.

GDP per capita against the world average

$862$7,634$14,406
2006São Tomé and PríncipeWorld2025

Current US dollars. Source: World Bank.

Every indicator

  • GDP per capita
    US$
    $4,084
    2025 · rank 129 · -72% vs world
  • GDP growth
    % per year
  • Population
    people
  • Life expectancy
    years
  • Unemployment
    % of labour force
  • Inflation
    % per year
  • Internet users
    % of population
  • CO2 per capita
    tonnes
  • Renewable energy
    % of energy use
  • Income inequality
    Gini index
  • Fertility rate
    births per woman
  • Urban population
    % of population
  • Access to electricity
    % of population
  • Mobile subscriptions
    per 100 people
  • Trade
    % of GDP
  • Inflation, IMF estimate
    % per year
  • Government debt
    % of GDP

Latest year each series reports. Trends show up to the last 20 years.

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Temperature now, from Open-Meteo.

Recent earthquakes near São Tomé and Príncipe

No magnitude 4.5 and above earthquakes named in São Tomé and Príncipe in the last 30 days.

Strongest magnitude 4.5 and above in the last 30 days. Matched on the place name USGS gives, so approximate.

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