Real-time statistics of São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe sits in the Africa (subregion: Middle Africa). Its capital city is São Tomé and the national territory covers 964 km², offering a variety of landscapes and climates.

The current population (2024) is estimated at 235,536 inhabitants, highlighting the demographic weight of the nation. Main languages include Portuguese, a sign of its cultural diversity and the historical influence of different communities.

The nominal gross domestic product (2024) reaches 822,154,621.089 US dollars. The official currency is São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN), used daily across both metropolitan areas and rural zones for commerce and services.

Economy and development

During the latest period with available data, real GDP grew by 1.10%, providing a view into the performance of productive sectors and development policies. Infrastructure and services in São Tomé act as a hub of innovation and connection with international markets.

Comparison with other countries

No bordering countries are recorded in the database, so international relations take place mainly via sea or air routes.

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