GDP per capita in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of

São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of: GDP per capita was 3,245 current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,245 current US$
Change on year
up 10.3%
World rank
153rd
of 211 countries
All-time high
3,245 current US$
in 2024
All-time low
470.05 current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

GDP per capita in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of, 1970–2024

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of is 3,245 current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.

The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 117.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of peaked at 3,245 current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 470.05 current US$, in 1971.

São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of ranks 153rd of 211 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 590.73 current US$ 470.05 current US$ 693.15 current US$ 10
1980s 838.69 current US$ 719.59 current US$ 1,043 current US$ 10
1990s 799.26 current US$ 513.57 current US$ 989.5 current US$ 10
2000s 780.15 current US$ 518.88 current US$ 1,128 current US$ 10
2010s 1,440 current US$ 1,045 current US$ 1,935 current US$ 10
2020s 2,621 current US$ 2,167 current US$ 3,245 current US$ 5

Countries ranked near São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of

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  3. 152 Egypt, Arab Republic of 3,338 current US$ compare
  4. 154 Uzbekistan, Republic of 3,162 current US$ compare
  5. 155 Papua New Guinea 3,076 current US$ compare
  6. 156 Nicaragua 2,848 current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
Gdp per capita in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of was 3,245 current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 3,245 current US$ in 2024.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 470.05 current US$ in 1971.
How does São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of rank for gdp per capita?
São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of ranks 153rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 117.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
GDP per capita (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
211 places, 10,315 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release