Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was 90.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe is 90.09 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.9% on the previous year and up 204.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 225.12 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14.86 million, in 2019.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 76th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 65.64 million | — |
| 2006 | 23.54 million | -64.1% |
| 2007 | 225.12 million | +856.2% |
| 2008 | 55.77 million | -75.2% |
| 2009 | 39.89 million | -28.5% |
| 2010 | 41.63 million | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 46.48 million | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 38.72 million | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 29.42 million | -24.0% |
| 2014 | 29.59 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 32.10 million | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 29.73 million | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 29.71 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 29.94 million | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 14.86 million | -50.4% |
| 2020 | 18.74 million | +26.1% |
| 2021 | 37.00 million | +97.4% |
| 2022 | 44.27 million | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 70.45 million | +59.2% |
| 2024 | 90.09 million | +27.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.99 million | 23.54 million | 225.12 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.22 million | 14.86 million | 46.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.11 million | 18.74 million | 90.09 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 73 Mauritania 100.55 million compare
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- 78 Republic of Moldova 79.82 million compare
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More financial sector data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe was 90.09 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 225.12 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.86 million in 2019.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 76th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.