Sao Tome and Principe 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$383.72 million
↑ 19.17% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$1,825.60
↑ 17.34% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.38%
↑ 0.27pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.87%
↑ 2.18pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $322.00 million | $383.72 million | +19.17% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,555.79 | $1,825.60 | +17.34% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.11% | 4.38% | +0.27pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.69% | 7.87% | +2.18pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.81% | 8.71% | -0.09pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $383.72 million
- GDP per Capita
- $1,825.60
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.38%
- Gross National Income
- $385.53 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.87%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 8.92%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.71%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 10.06%
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)
- -19.58%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Sao Tome and Principe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $383.72 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sao Tome and Principe for 2018 is $1,825.60. 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 2018 is 7.87%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sao Tome and Principe's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 4.38%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2018 is 8.71%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.