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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Sao Tome and Principe

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population240.25K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$981.29M2025 · current US$GDP per capita$4.08K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth69.92024 · yearsInternet use59.1%2024 · % of populationForest area52.1%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
36.7%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Sao Tome and Principe2024 · 36.7%
09.1718.3427.5136.681960199320252000: 25.9%2001: 26.4%2002: 26.9%2003: 27.3%2004: 27.8%2005: 28.3%2006: 28.8%2007: 29.3%2008: 29.8%2009: 30.3%2010: 30.7%2011: 31.2%2012: 31.7%2013: 32.2%2014: 32.7%2015: 33.2%2016: 33.7%2017: 34.2%2018: 34.7%2019: 35.1%2020: 35.6%2021: 36.1%2022: 36.4%2023: 36.5%2024: 36.7%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Sao Tome and Principe in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Sao Tome
Country code
STP

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