Sao Tome and Principe

1980

2026

2030

Sao Tome and Principe

1980

2026

2030

Sao Tome and Principe Economic Statistics (2026)

What to know

GDP per capita (PPP) in 2026: $6,752—below global average.

Inflation is high at 7.0%, eroding purchasing power.

The government runs a fiscal surplus, providing room for future investment or debt reduction.

Key statistics for 2026

GDP per capita (PPP)

$6,752

GDP growth

+4.7%

Inflation rate

7.0%

Key terms

GDP: — Gross Domestic Product—the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually.
GDP PPP: — GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity—what money actually buys in each country.
GDP per capita: — GDP divided by population—a measure of average economic output per person.
Inflation rate: — Annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Fiscal balance: — Government revenue minus expenditure. Surplus if positive, deficit if negative.
Current account: — Net flow of goods, services, and transfers with the rest of the world.

Output & Growth

How large is the economy?

Total economic output and annual growth rate

Total GDP is $1 billion, with steady growth of 4.7% in 2026.

Living Standards

How much do citizens earn on average?

Average economic output per person

GDP per capita is $6,752 in purchasing power terms ($4,591 nominal).

Prices & Employment

How severe is inflation?

Consumer price inflation and labor market conditions

Inflation is 7.0% in 2026.

Government Finances

How does the government manage its finances?

Government debt, revenue, and expenditure as percentage of GDP

Government debt is moderate at 45% of GDP. The government collects more than it spends (revenue: 21.7%, expenditure: 19.4% of GDP).

External & Fiscal Balance

What is the external and fiscal balance?

Fiscal balance and current account as percentage of GDP

The country is running a fiscal surplus of 2.3% and a current account deficit of 3.6% of GDP.

The bottom line

Sao Tome and Principe is a lower-income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $6,752. High inflation (7.0%) is a challenge. The government is running a fiscal surplus.