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Sao Tome and Principe data
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$4,084
GDP per capita (current US$)
See Sao Tome and Principe in the world ranking →59.1%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
See Sao Tome and Principe in the world ranking →69.91 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
See Sao Tome and Principe in the world ranking →240,254
Population, total
See Sao Tome and Principe in the world ranking →9.1%
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
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People
| Indicator | Year | Sao Tome and Principe | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 3.6 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 69.91 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 240.5 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | 2% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 240,254 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 69.2% | World ranking → |
Economy & work
Economy & work
| Indicator | Year | Sao Tome and Principe | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment to population ratio, 15+, total (%) | 2025 | 21.2% | World ranking → |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 2025 | 1% | World ranking → |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 2025 | $4,084 | World ranking → |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 2025 | 11.1% | World ranking → |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) | 2025 | 23.3% | World ranking → |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) | 2025 | 9.1% | World ranking → |
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | Sao Tome and Principe | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 9.2 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | Sao Tome and Principe | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 77.7% | World ranking → |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 2024 | 59.1% | World ranking → |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | 2024 | 62.44 per 100 people | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | Sao Tome and Principe | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita | 2024 | 0.63 | World ranking → |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 40.8% | World ranking → |
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