Real GDP Growth: São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe's real gdp growth is currently 4.7% as of 2026. # São Tomé and Príncipe Real GDP Growth São Tomé and Príncipe's real GDP growth stands at 4.
Current (2026)
4.7%
+62.1% y/y
Peak (1985)
9.3%
Low (1981)
-10.3%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — São Tomé and Príncipe
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — São Tomé and Príncipe
Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe Real GDP Growth
São Tomé and Príncipe's real GDP growth stands at 4.7% in 2026, marking a significant recovery from the subdued performance of recent years. The nation achieved its strongest growth rate of 9.3% in 1985, while enduring a severe contraction of -10.3% in 1981. Since 1980, the country has expanded its economy by 527.3% overall, reflecting long-term resilience despite volatile periods.
The period from 2020 to 2023 represented a critical low point, with growth rates stalling between 0.2% and 2.6%. A sharp reversal began in 2025 with 2.9% growth, accelerating further to 4.7% in 2026. This upward trajectory suggests the island nation is entering a phase of renewed economic momentum, with projections indicating sustained growth acceleration moving forward.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 3.5% | -10.26% |
| 2027 | 3.9% | -17.02% |
| 2026 | 4.7% | +62.07% |
| 2025 | 2.9% | +163.64% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | +175.00% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | +100.00% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -89.47% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | -26.92% |
| 2020 | 2.6% | +30.00% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | -54.55% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | +7.32% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | -21.15% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | +246.67% |
| 2015 | 1.5% | -69.39% |
| 2014 | 4.9% | -3.92% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | +75.86% |
| 2012 | 2.9% | +45.00% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | +42.86% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.4% | -57.58% |
| 2009 | 3.3% | -59.76% |
| 2008 | 8.2% | +148.48% |
| 2007 | 3.3% | -63.74% |
| 2006 | 9.1% | +28.17% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | +86.84% |
| 2004 | 3.8% | -42.42% |
| 2003 | 6.6% | +175.00% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | +0.00% |
| 2001 | 2.4% | +500.00% |
| 2000 | 0.4% | -84.00% |
| 1999 | 2.5% | +0.00% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | +150.00% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | -33.33% |
| 1996 | 1.5% | -25.00% |
| 1995 | 2.0% | -9.09% |
| 1994 | 2.2% | +100.00% |
| 1993 | 1.1% | +57.14% |
| 1992 | 0.7% | -41.67% |
| 1991 | 1.2% | +154.55% |
| 1990 | -2.2% | -170.97% |
| 1989 | 3.1% | +55.00% |
| 1988 | 2.0% | +168.97% |
| 1987 | -2.9% | +50.00% |
| 1986 | -5.8% | -162.37% |
| 1985 | 9.3% | +255.00% |
| 1984 | -6.0% | -53.85% |
| 1983 | -3.9% | -225.81% |
| 1982 | 3.1% | +130.10% |
| 1981 | -10.3% | -836.36% |
| 1980 | -1.1% | — |
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