Sao Tome and Principe 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$229.37 million
↑ 1.29% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,210.79
↓ 0.74% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.94%
↑ 0.94pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
10.64%
↓ 3.69pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $226.46 million | $229.37 million | +1.29% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,219.80 | $1,210.79 | -0.74% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.00% | 2.94% | +0.94pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 14.33% | 10.64% | -3.69pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 14.22% | 13.59% | -0.63pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $229.37 million
- GDP per Capita
- $1,210.79
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.94%
- Gross National Income
- $228.46 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 10.64%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.47%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 13.59%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 18.50%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -43.10%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Sao Tome and Principe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $229.37 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sao Tome and Principe for 2012 is $1,210.79. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2012 is 10.64%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sao Tome and Principe's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 2.94%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2012 is 13.59%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.