Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 14.51 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 14.51.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 33.86 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9.31, in 2008.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 39th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.19 | — |
| 2001 | 15.45 | -27.1% |
| 2002 | 18.51 | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 16.52 | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 14.42 | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 12.74 | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 12.09 | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 9.34 | -22.7% |
| 2008 | 9.31 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 9.77 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 12.74 | +30.4% |
| 2011 | 12.86 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 14.29 | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 18.41 | +28.9% |
| 2014 | 29.33 | +59.3% |
| 2015 | 33.86 | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 32.84 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 26.47 | -19.4% |
| 2018 | 25.35 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 22.88 | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 10.94 | -52.2% |
| 2021 | 15.48 | +41.5% |
| 2022 | 17.77 | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 16.41 | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 16.73 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 15.99 | -4.4% |
| 2026 | 14.69 | -8.2% |
| 2027 | 14.51 | -1.2% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 14.51 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.37, 48% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 14.51 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25.58, 57% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.93 | 9.31 | 21.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.9 | 12.74 | 33.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.31 | 10.94 | 17.77 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe was 14.51 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 33.86 in 2015.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.31 in 2008.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.