Sao Tome and Principe 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$322.00 million
↑ 10.17% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,555.79
↑ 8.43% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.11%
↓ 1.06pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.69%
↑ 0.26pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $292.27 million | $322.00 million | +10.17% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,434.87 | $1,555.79 | +8.43% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.18% | 4.11% | -1.06pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.43% | 5.69% | +0.26pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.69% | 8.81% | -0.88pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $322.00 million
- GDP per Capita
- $1,555.79
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.11%
- Gross National Income
- $321.61 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.69%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.08%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.81%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 14.92%
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)
- -22.72%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Sao Tome and Principe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $322.00 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sao Tome and Principe for 2017 is $1,555.79. 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 2017 is 5.69%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sao Tome and Principe's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 4.11%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2017 is 8.81%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.