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    Sao Tome and Principe

    Continent
    Africa
    Capital
    Sao Tome
    Population
    223,561
    Sub-Zones
    8
    General Information
    Basic details about Sao Tome and Principe
    Population:
    223,561
    Area:
    964 sq km
    Currency:
    dobras
    Languages:
    Portuguese 98.4, Forro 36.2, Cabo Verdian 8.5, French 6.8, Angolar 6.6, English 4.9, Lunguie 1, other, other Portuguese-based Creoles are also spoken
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Sao Tome and Principe
    GDP:
    $1.279 billion
    GDP per Capita:
    $5,500
    GDP Growth:
    0.37%
    Inflation:
    21.26%
    Unemployment:
    14.21%
    Public Debt:
    88.4% of GDP
    Political System
    Governance structure of Sao Tome and Principe
    Government Type:
    semi-presidential republic
    Head of State:
    President Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA (since 2 October 2021)
    Head of Government:
    Prime Minister Américo d'Oliveira DOS RAMOS (since 12 January 2025)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court or Supremo Tribunal Justica (consists of 5 judges); Constitutional Court or Tribunal Constitucional (consists of 5 judges, 3 of whom are from the Supreme Court)
    Administrative Divisions:
    6 districts (distritos, singular - distrito), 1 autonomous region* (regiao autonoma); Agua Grande, Cantagalo, Caue, Lemba, Lobata, Me-Zochi, Principe*

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    122 East 42nd Street, Suite 1604New York, NY 101168

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    AU
    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    13.7% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    2.8% (2023 est.)
    Services
    75.9% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $96.977 million
    Imports:
    $219.322 million

    Major Trading Partners

    Pakistan 54
    Germany 11
    Netherlands 7
    France 5
    UAE 3

    Economic Outlook

    Sao Tome and Principe has a 0.37% GDP growth rate with 21.26% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.