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In 2026, Sao Tome and Principe's GDP per capita (PPP) is $6,712, below the global average. The economy is worth about $1 billion in total. Over the past five years it has grown at about 1.5% a year. Inflation is 9.6%. Government debt is 50% of GDP and falling. Its current account is in deficit, at 4.7% of GDP.
GDP per capita (PPP)
$6,712
GDP growth
+3.4%
Inflation rate
9.6%
Sao Tome and Principe is a lower-income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $6,712. High inflation (9.6%) is a challenge. The government is running a fiscal surplus.