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São Tomé and Príncipe economy
São Tomé and Príncipe’s economy grew 1.0% in 2025, slower than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 11.1% in 2025, and 9.1% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 1.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 11.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $981 m | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $4,084 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $6,242 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 5.0% | 2024 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 13.0% | 2017 |
| Population | 240k | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.