Sao Tome and Principe 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$412.98 million
↑ 7.63% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$1,935.29
↑ 6.01% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.01%
↓ 2.36pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.72%
↓ 0.15pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $383.72 million | $412.98 million | +7.63% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,825.60 | $1,935.29 | +6.01% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.38% | 2.01% | -2.36pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.87% | 7.72% | -0.15pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.71% | 8.83% | +0.12pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $412.98 million
- GDP per Capita
- $1,935.29
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.01%
- Gross National Income
- $412.52 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.72%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 11.26%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.83%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.01%
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)
- -21.80%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Sao Tome and Principe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $412.98 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sao Tome and Principe for 2019 is $1,935.29. 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 2019 is 7.72%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sao Tome and Principe's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 2.01%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2019 is 8.83%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.