Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita (2026)
Sao Tome & Principe has a small island economy supported by agriculture, tourism, fisheries, services, trade, and external investment. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track economic development on a per-person basis. Explore Sao Tome & Principe’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,739
Est. in USD
World Rank
#128
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+16.0%
+$654
Africa Rank
#14
Out of 54 countries
1. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita in 2026
Sao Tome & Principe’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, tourism, fisheries, trade, and services. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare the country with economies of different sizes. The indicator also shows how emerging tourism and domestic production translate into output per person.
2. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,739 | +16.0% |
| 2025 | $4,085 | +16.2% |
| 2024 | $3,517 | +16.7% |
| 2023 | $3,014 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | $2,412 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $2,381 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | $2,188 | +12.2% |
| 2019 | $1,950 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | $1,841 | +17.2% |
| 2017 | $1,571 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $1,443 | +10.4% |
| 2015 | $1,307 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | $1,500 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | $1,393 | +14.2% |
| 2012 | $1,220 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,229 | +17.2% |
| 2010 | $1,049 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | $1,128 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | $1,082 | +27.0% |
| 2007 | $852 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | $805 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | $774 | +16.7% |
| 2004 | $663 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | $621 | +16.5% |
| 2002 | $533 | +9.0% |
| 2001 | $489 | -8.3% |
| 2000 | $533 | -3.1% |
| 1999 | $550 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | $524 | -22.8% |
| 1997 | $679 | -33.2% |
| 1996 | $1,017 | +28.1% |
| 1995 | $794 | -22.5% |
| 1994 | $1,025 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | $1,000 | +31.1% |
| 1992 | $763 | -14.4% |
| 1991 | $891 | -12.4% |
| 1990 | $1,017 | +17.7% |
| 1989 | $864 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | $894 | -16.9% |
| 1987 | $1,076 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | $1,106 | +36.4% |
| 1985 | $811 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | $787 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | $775 | -8.6% |
| 1982 | $848 | -5.9% |
| 1981 | $901 | +20.0% |
| 1980 | $751 | — |
4. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+16.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+99.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+228.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+488.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Sao Tome & Principe’s GDP per capita can be influenced by tourism, agricultural production, inflation, investment, population growth, and external financing. Because the economy is small and dependent on a limited range of activities, annual performance can be sensitive to external shocks. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved over time.
5. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Sao Tome & Principe
$4,739
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Sao Tome & Principe’s GDP per capita is approximately
43.5%
above the
Africa average
and
81.2%
below the world average.
6. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Morocco | $5,107 |
| #12 | Eswatini | $4,927 |
| #13 | Tunisia | $4,893 |
| #14 | Sao Tome & Principe | $4,739 |
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
| #16 | Egypt | $3,904 |
| #17 | Angola | $3,754 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Sao Tome & Principe
Sao Tome & Principe GDP (Nominal)
$1.2 Billion
(2026)
Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita
$4,739
(2026)
Sao Tome & Principe’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the islands, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights national economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer a fuller view of development.
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8. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,180 | +9.3% |
| 2028 | $5,544 | +7.0% |
| 2029 | $5,925 | +6.9% |
| 2030 | $6,345 | +7.1% |
Sao Tome & Principe GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,345 by 2030, representing a 33.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Sao Tome & Principe GDP per capita is estimated at $4,739 in 2026.
It ranks #128 globally and #14 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 16.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 99.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 228.4%.
It is approximately 43.5% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 81.2% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,345 by 2030, 33.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Sao Tome & Principe GDP Per Capita FAQs
Sao Tome & Principe GDP per capita is estimated at $4,739 in 2026.
Sao Tome & Principe ranks #128 globally and #14 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 16.0% compared with 2025.
Sao Tome & Principe GDP per capita was approximately $1,307 in 2015.
Sao Tome & Principe GDP per capita is approximately 43.5% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.