Total Investment: São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe's total investment is currently 19.752 % of GDP as of 2026. # São Tomé and Príncipe Total Investment São Tomé and Príncipe's total investment stood at 19.
Current (2026)
19.752 % of GDP
-24.5% y/y
Peak (2010)
56.817 % of GDP
Low (2020)
18.385 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
Total Investment — São Tomé and Príncipe
2004 — 2026
Total Investment — São Tomé and Príncipe
Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe Total Investment
São Tomé and Príncipe's total investment stood at 19.752% of GDP in 2026, representing a dramatic 61.4% decline from 2004 levels. The nation experienced its investment peak of 56.817% of GDP in 2010, followed by a severe contraction to 18.385% in 2020—the lowest point in the 22-year dataset. Current levels remain near this historical minimum, roughly one-third of their 2010 high.
Recent volatility marks the 2017–2026 period, with investment ratios fluctuating between 18.4% and 38%. A notable recovery occurred in 2022 when investment reached 38.045% of GDP, but subsequent years brought sharp declines. The 2026 figure of 19.752% reflects a downward trajectory, suggesting sustained pressure on capital formation in the island nation's economy.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.752 % of GDP | -24.55% |
| 2025 | 26.178 % of GDP | -3.27% |
| 2024 | 27.062 % of GDP | +7.58% |
| 2023 | 25.156 % of GDP | -33.88% |
| 2022 | 38.045 % of GDP | +35.64% |
| 2021 | 28.049 % of GDP | +52.56% |
| 2020 | 18.385 % of GDP | -20.37% |
| 2019 | 23.088 % of GDP | +1.56% |
| 2018 | 22.734 % of GDP | -22.47% |
| 2017 | 29.323 % of GDP | -7.29% |
| 2016 | 31.628 % of GDP | -14.62% |
| 2015 | 37.043 % of GDP | +32.40% |
| 2014 | 27.978 % of GDP | -6.22% |
| 2013 | 29.834 % of GDP | -21.78% |
| 2012 | 38.141 % of GDP | -15.63% |
| 2011 | 45.206 % of GDP | -20.44% |
| 2010 | 56.817 % of GDP | +54.64% |
| 2009 | 36.742 % of GDP | -31.75% |
| 2008 | 53.837 % of GDP | +53.04% |
| 2007 | 35.179 % of GDP | +19.15% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 29.525 % of GDP | -23.79% |
| 2005 | 38.74 % of GDP | -24.28% |
| 2004 | 51.164 % of GDP | — |
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