Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per was 19.82 units per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per in Sao Tome and Principe, 1999–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Sao Tome and Principe is 19.82 units per person, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 39.5% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 32.78 units per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.18 units per person, in 2002.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 146th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.27 units per person | — |
| 2000 | 10.85 units per person | +232.0% |
| 2001 | 4.31 units per person | -60.3% |
| 2002 | 2.18 units per person | -49.4% |
| 2003 | 3.84 units per person | +76.3% |
| 2004 | 3.32 units per person | -13.6% |
| 2005 | 3.99 units per person | +20.3% |
| 2006 | 7.82 units per person | +95.9% |
| 2007 | 9.11 units per person | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 17.17 units per person | +88.6% |
| 2009 | 14.16 units per person | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 11.7 units per person | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 12.94 units per person | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 12.15 units per person | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 12.12 units per person | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 20.79 units per person | +71.5% |
| 2015 | 17.14 units per person | -17.5% |
| 2016 | 17 units per person | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 11.1 units per person | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 32.33 units per person | +191.4% |
| 2019 | 19.61 units per person | -39.3% |
| 2020 | 15.38 units per person | -21.6% |
| 2021 | 24.35 units per person | +58.3% |
| 2022 | 32.78 units per person | +34.6% |
| 2023 | 19.82 units per person | -39.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 19.82 units per person is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23 units per person, 86% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 19.82 units per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.92 units per person, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.27 units per person | 3.27 units per person | 3.27 units per person | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.67 units per person | 2.18 units per person | 17.17 units per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.69 units per person | 11.1 units per person | 32.33 units per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.08 units per person | 15.38 units per person | 32.78 units per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 143 Iran, Islamic Republic of 22.05 units per person compare
- 144 Micronesia, Federated States of 20.05 units per person compare
- 145 Senegal 19.9 units per person compare
- 147 Sri Lanka 19.37 units per person compare
- 148 Mauritania 17.68 units per person compare
- 149 Timor-Leste 14.85 units per person compare
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- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 107.48 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 274.19 (2025)
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.6576 (2023)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 6,907 (2023)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0299 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per in Sao Tome and Principe was 19.82 units per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 32.78 units per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.18 units per person in 2002.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 146th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), per rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar International Monetary Fund
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.