Sao Tome and Principe 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$292.27 million
↑ 12.41% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$1,434.87
↑ 10.54% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.18%
↑ 3.64pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.43%
↑ 0.18pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $260.00 million | $292.27 million | +12.41% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,298.11 | $1,434.87 | +10.54% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.54% | 5.18% | +3.64pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.25% | 5.43% | +0.18pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.59% | 9.69% | -0.91pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $292.27 million
- GDP per Capita
- $1,434.87
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.18%
- Gross National Income
- $295.11 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.43%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.05%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.69%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 11.71%
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)
- -21.04%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Sao Tome and Principe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $292.27 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sao Tome and Principe for 2016 is $1,434.87. 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 2016 is 5.43%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sao Tome and Principe's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 5.18%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2016 is 9.69%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.