Sao Tome and Principe—GDP per Capita (USD)
Sao Tome and Principe's GDP per capita was $4,591 in 2026, ranking #129 out of 192 countries. This represents a +7.8% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $4,591 (2026) and the lowest was $489 (2001). The IMF WEO projects $4,947 by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $4,947 | +7.8% |
| 2026 | $4,591 | +13.0% |
| 2025 | $4,061 | +15.5% |
| 2024 | $3,517 | +16.7% |
| 2023 | $3,014 | +24.9% |
| 2022 | $2,412 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $2,381 | +8.9% |
| 2020 | $2,188 | +12.2% |
| 2019 | $1,950 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | $1,841 | +17.1% |
| 2017 | $1,571 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $1,443 | +10.4% |
| 2015 | $1,307 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | $1,500 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | $1,393 | +14.2% |
| 2012 | $1,220 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,229 | +17.1% |
| 2010 | $1,049 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | $1,128 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | $1,082 | +27.0% |
| 2007 | $852 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | $805 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | $774 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | $663 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | $621 | +16.6% |
| 2002 | $533 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | $489 | -8.2% |
| 2000 | $533 |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $4,591 | +13.0% |
| 2027Forecast | $4,947 | +7.8% |
Top Countries — GDP per Capita (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | $226,809 | 2026 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | $158,733 | 2026 |
| 3 | Ireland | $140,186 | 2026 |
| 4 | Switzerland | $126,177 | 2026 |
| 5 | Iceland | $110,048 | 2026 |
| 6 | Singapore | $107,758 | 2026 |
| 7 | Norway | $105,877 | 2026 |
| 8 | United States | $94,430 | 2026 |
| 9 | Denmark | $83,445 | 2026 |
| 10 | Netherlands | $79,918 | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the midyear population. It provides a rough measure of average economic output per person and is widely used as an indicator of a country's standard of living.
Methodology
Calculated by dividing nominal GDP (in current USD) by the total midyear population. The IMF uses its own GDP estimates and UN population projections. This measure uses market exchange rates for currency conversion.
Unit
Current USD