GDP per Capita: São Tomé and Príncipe

Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe GDP per Capita São Tomé and Príncipe's GDP per capita reached 4,590.68 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak since records began in 1980. The nation has recovered dramatically from its low of 489.36 USD in 2001, representing a 511% increase over the past 46 years. Despite modest economic size, the country demonstrates sustained upward momentum in per capita wealth. The most striking development emerged after 2017, when GDP per capita began accelerating sharply from 1,571.47 USD. The annual growth rate intensified significantly from 2022 onward, with increases jumping from 1.3% to 25% year-over-year by 2026. This recent acceleration suggests structural economic improvements, potentially driven by oil sector development or improved fiscal management, positioning the island nation on a trajectory of continued expansion into the coming decade.