Sao Tome and Principe 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$471.23 million
↑ 14.11% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$2,167.22
↑ 11.98% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.62%
↑ 0.61pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
9.82%
↑ 2.10pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $412.98 million | $471.23 million | +14.11% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,935.29 | $2,167.22 | +11.98% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.01% | 2.62% | +0.61pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.72% | 9.82% | +2.10pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.83% | 9.69% | +0.86pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $471.23 million
- GDP per Capita
- $2,167.22
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.62%
- Gross National Income
- $476.01 million
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 9.82%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 9.27%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.69%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.75%
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)
- -12.65%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Sao Tome and Principe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $471.23 million. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Sao Tome and Principe for 2020 is $2,167.22. 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 2020 is 9.82%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Sao Tome and Principe's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is 2.62%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Sao Tome and Principe for 2020 is 9.69%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.