Official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Official exchange rate was 22.66 LCU per US$, period average in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
22.66 LCU per US$, period average
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
94th
of 209 countries
All-time high
23.29 LCU per US$, period average
in 2022
All-time low
0.0245 LCU per US$, period average
in 1973
Years of data
53
1970–2023
Official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$, period average.
Analysis
In 2023, official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 22.66 LCU per US$, period average.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 23.29 LCU per US$, period average in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0245 LCU per US$, period average, in 1973.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 94th out of 209 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$, period average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0288 LCU per US$, period average | — |
| 1971 | 0.0284 LCU per US$, period average | -1.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0271 LCU per US$, period average | -4.6% |
| 1973 | 0.0245 LCU per US$, period average | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 0.0254 LCU per US$, period average | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 0.0255 LCU per US$, period average | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 0.0302 LCU per US$, period average | +18.4% |
| 1977 | 0.0376 LCU per US$, period average | +24.2% |
| 1978 | 0.0362 LCU per US$, period average | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 0.035 LCU per US$, period average | -3.1% |
| 1980 | 0.0348 LCU per US$, period average | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 0.0384 LCU per US$, period average | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 0.041 LCU per US$, period average | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0423 LCU per US$, period average | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 0.0442 LCU per US$, period average | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0446 LCU per US$, period average | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0386 LCU per US$, period average | -13.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0542 LCU per US$, period average | +40.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0863 LCU per US$, period average | +59.3% |
| 1989 | 0.1247 LCU per US$, period average | +44.4% |
| 1990 | 0.1433 LCU per US$, period average | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 0.3213 LCU per US$, period average | +124.2% |
| 1993 | 0.4299 LCU per US$, period average | +33.8% |
| 1994 | 0.7326 LCU per US$, period average | +70.4% |
| 1995 | 1.42 LCU per US$, period average | +93.9% |
| 1996 | 2.2 LCU per US$, period average | +55.1% |
| 1997 | 4.55 LCU per US$, period average | +106.6% |
| 1998 | 6.88 LCU per US$, period average | +51.2% |
| 1999 | 7.12 LCU per US$, period average | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 7.98 LCU per US$, period average | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 8.84 LCU per US$, period average | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 9.09 LCU per US$, period average | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 9.35 LCU per US$, period average | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 9.9 LCU per US$, period average | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 10.56 LCU per US$, period average | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 12.45 LCU per US$, period average | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 13.54 LCU per US$, period average | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 14.7 LCU per US$, period average | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 16.21 LCU per US$, period average | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 18.5 LCU per US$, period average | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 17.62 LCU per US$, period average | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 19.07 LCU per US$, period average | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 18.45 LCU per US$, period average | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 18.47 LCU per US$, period average | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 22.09 LCU per US$, period average | +19.6% |
| 2016 | 22.15 LCU per US$, period average | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 21.74 LCU per US$, period average | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 20.75 LCU per US$, period average | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 21.88 LCU per US$, period average | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 21.51 LCU per US$, period average | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 20.71 LCU per US$, period average | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 23.29 LCU per US$, period average | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 22.66 LCU per US$, period average | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0299 LCU per US$, period average | 0.0245 LCU per US$, period average | 0.0376 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0549 LCU per US$, period average | 0.0348 LCU per US$, period average | 0.1247 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.65 LCU per US$, period average | 0.1433 LCU per US$, period average | 7.12 LCU per US$, period average | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.26 LCU per US$, period average | 7.98 LCU per US$, period average | 16.21 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.07 LCU per US$, period average | 17.62 LCU per US$, period average | 22.15 LCU per US$, period average | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.04 LCU per US$, period average | 20.71 LCU per US$, period average | 23.29 LCU per US$, period average | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 91 Zambia 26.17 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 92 Honduras 24.8 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 93 Czechia 23.22 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 95 Sierra Leone 21.3 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 96 Lesotho 18.33 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 96 Namibia 18.33 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 96 South Africa 18.33 LCU per US$, period average compare
More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -8.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 556.27 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,182 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Official exchange rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 22.66 LCU per US$, period average in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest official exchange rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 23.29 LCU per US$, period average in 2022.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0245 LCU per US$, period average in 1973.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for official exchange rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 94th out of 209 countries with data for 2023.
- Is official exchange rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release