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Population

240,254 people (2025)

Total GDP

$1.2B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$3,570 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.637 (141.)

About Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa's second-smallest country consisting of two volcanic islands. The nation has excellent cocoa production and pristine rainforest ecosystems. São Toméan culture blends African, Portuguese, and Creole influences.

The country has tropical climate with high humidity and rainfall. São Tomé and Príncipe has semi-presidential republic with democratic governance. The nation has cocoa exports, fishing, and emerging tourism sectors.

São Tomé city is capital with Portuguese colonial architecture and island atmosphere. The country has unique endemic species and biodiversity conservation. The nation has Portuguese as official language with Forro Creole spoken.

Traditional culture includes Portuguese colonial heritage, African traditions, and island customs. The country has Catholic majority with syncretic practices. São Toméan cuisine features fish, tropical fruits, and Portuguese-African fusion.

The population is 225,000 with peaceful society and island lifestyle. São Tomé and Príncipe offers island paradise, cocoa heritage, and African tranquility in Gulf of Guinea.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$0.9B
$0.8B
$0.7B
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$0.4B
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$0.5B
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
18.9%
0-14
18.6%
10.5%
15-24
10.7%
12.0%
25-44
12.3%
6.6%
45-64
6.5%
1.7%
65+
2.2%
Male
Female
%49.7 (119.369)
%50.3 (120.885)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 534.014 +0.25% 556.3
2090 515.961 +0.45% 537.5
2080 489.154 +0.66% 509.5
2070 453.954 +0.89% 472.9
2060 411.255 +1.11% 428.4
2050 365.115 +1.32% 380.3
2040 315.842 +1.64% 329
2030 264.565 +1.91% 275.6
2025 NOW 240.254 +2% 250.3
2020 217.435 +1.89% 226.5
2015 200.291 +1.79% 208.6
2010 181.802 +2.22% 189.4
2005 161.639 +2.49% 168.4
2000 144.018 +1.11% 150
1995 134.895 +1.63% 140.5
1990 122.980 +2.5% 128.1
1985 108.658 +2.13% 113.2
1980 98.544 +2.38% 102.7
1975 86.708 +2.4% 90.3
1970 77.626 +2.03% 80.9
1965 71.680 +1.15% 74.7
1960 68.012 +1.07% 70.8
1955 64.605 +0.97% 67.3
1950 60.874 - 63.4

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Data Sources

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