Sao Tome and Principe

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Sao Tome and Principe Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net emigration of 691 people—more people leaving than arriving.

Since 1950, Sao Tome and Principe has lost a cumulative 73,795 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Net migrants

-691

Net migration rate

-2.8 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-132,397

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

Top year: 2020

Peak emigration

-2,798

Lowest year: 2000

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-766

Per year

In 2026, Sao Tome and Principe loses approximately 691 people to emigration (2.8 per 1,000 population).

Migration flows in Sao Tome and Principe are relatively modest.