Sao Tome and Principe—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Sao Tome and Principe's GDP (PPP) was $1.64B in 2026, ranking #183 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.1% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $1.64B (2026) and the lowest was $253.0M (2000). The IMF WEO projects $2.13B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $2.13B | +5.1% |
| 2030 | $2.02B | +5.1% |
| 2029 | $1.93B | +5.1% |
| 2028 | $1.83B | +4.9% |
| 2027 | $1.75B | +6.2% |
| 2026 | $1.64B | +6.3% |
| 2025 | $1.55B | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.47B | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $1.42B | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $1.36B | +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1.27B | +13.7% |
| 2020 | $1.12B | +12.7% |
| 2019 | $993.0M | +19.9% |
| 2018 | $828.0M | +16.5% |
| 2017 | $711.0M | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $671.0M | +6.2% |
| 2015 | $632.0M | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $617.0M | +6.7% |
| 2013 | $578.0M | +6.8% |
| 2012 | $541.0M | +5.0% |
| 2011 | $515.0M | +4.0% |
| 2010 | $495.0M | +2.7% |
| 2009 | $482.0M | +3.9% |
| 2008 | $464.0M | +10.2% |
| 2007 | $421.0M | +6.0% |
| 2006 | $397.0M | +12.5% |
| 2005 | $353.0M | +10.7% |
| 2004 | $319.0M | +6.7% |
| 2003 | $299.0M | +8.3% |
| 2002 | $276.0M | +4.2% |
| 2001 | $265.0M | +4.7% |
| 2000 | $253.0M |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $1.64B | +6.3% |
| 2027Forecast | $1.75B | +6.2% |
| 2028Forecast | $1.83B | +4.9% |
| 2029Forecast | $1.93B | +5.1% |
| 2030Forecast | $2.02B | +5.1% |
| 2031Forecast | $2.13B | +5.1% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars