Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 27.76 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 27.76. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 77.09 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 27.76, in 2027.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 31st of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 59.46 | — |
| 2001 | 64.02 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 56.55 | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 55.37 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 55.52 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 47.36 | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 64.88 | +37.0% |
| 2007 | 57.76 | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 60.41 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 51.2 | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 63.17 | +23.4% |
| 2011 | 64.47 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 59 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 65.63 | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 77.09 | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 69.14 | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 61.44 | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 57.85 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 51.82 | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 46.27 | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 35.7 | -22.9% |
| 2021 | 39.83 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 47.51 | +19.3% |
| 2023 | 38.94 | -18.0% |
| 2024 | 32.68 | -16.1% |
| 2025 | 30.91 | -5.4% |
| 2026 | 28.84 | -6.7% |
| 2027 | 27.76 | -3.7% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 27.76 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 88% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 27.76 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 93% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.26 | 47.36 | 64.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.59 | 46.27 | 77.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.27 | 27.76 | 47.51 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sao Tome and Principe was 27.76 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 77.09 in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.76 in 2027.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 31st out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports 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 52.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports 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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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.