STP
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Sao Tome and Principe
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Government
- Unitary semi-presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 59.1%
- Unemployment
- 9.1%
- Smoking (15+)
- 5.7%
Population
240,254
GDP
$981.29M
GDP per Capita
$4,084
Area
964 km²
Life Expectancy
69.9 years
HDI
0.6
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $981.29M |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $4,084 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.1% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 40.7 |
| Currency | São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 69.9 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 87.4% |
| Internet Users (%) | 59.1% |
| Human Development Index | 0.6 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 650 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 200 |
| Total Military Personnel | 850 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $6M |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 3 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 0 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 2 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 1 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 1 |
| Helicopters | 0 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.9% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 2 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 98.3% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 66.7% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.8% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.5 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 2.9 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 68.3 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 72.2 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 33.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 12.4 |
| Groceries Index | 35.8 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 28.6 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 16.2 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $5 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $18 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $280 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $160 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $55 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $35 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $2 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Catholic 55.7%
- Other Christian 15.6%
- Traditional 8.2%
- Evangelical 6.6%
- Unaffiliated 5.8%
- Muslim 3.4%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 4.3 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
19.3
Median Age