Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 10.13 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
10.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 84.1%
World rank
97th
of 155 countries
All-time high
392.82 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-3.18 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
13
1996–2008

Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe, 1996–2008

01002003004001996200220081996: 69.9 % change on previous year1997: 76.9 % change on previous year1998: 392.8 % change on previous year1999: 9.4 % change on previous year2000: 0.8 % change on previous year2001: -3.2 % change on previous year2002: 19.2 % change on previous year2003: 48.1 % change on previous year2004: 39.3 % change on previous year2005: 37.6 % change on previous year2006: 27.7 % change on previous year2007: 63.8 % change on previous year2008: 10.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2008, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 10.13 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 84.1% on the previous year and down 97.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 392.82 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.18 % change on previous year, in 2001.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 97th out of 155 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1996 to 2008.
Year % change on previous year Change
1996 69.94 % change on previous year
1997 76.9 % change on previous year +9.9%
1998 392.82 % change on previous year +410.9%
1999 9.43 % change on previous year -97.6%
2000 0.8004 % change on previous year -91.5%
2001 -3.18 % change on previous year -496.8%
2002 19.21 % change on previous year -705.0%
2003 48.08 % change on previous year +150.2%
2004 39.27 % change on previous year -18.3%
2005 37.59 % change on previous year -4.3%
2006 27.68 % change on previous year -26.4%
2007 63.76 % change on previous year +130.3%
2008 10.13 % change on previous year -84.1%

Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries

  • Sao Tome and Principe's 10.13 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.46 % change on previous year, 38% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Sao Tome and Principe's 10.13 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.41 % change on previous year, 47% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 137.27 % change on previous year 9.43 % change on previous year 392.82 % change on previous year 4
2000s 27.04 % change on previous year -3.18 % change on previous year 63.76 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 94 Eritrea 11.08 % change on previous year compare
  2. 95 Hungary 10.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 96 Grenada 10.42 % change on previous year compare
  4. 98 Bahamas 9.62 % change on previous year compare
  5. 99 Solomon Islands 9.08 % change on previous year compare
  6. 100 Lebanon 8.74 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe?
Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Sao Tome and Principe was 10.13 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 392.82 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -3.18 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 97th out of 155 countries with data for 2008.
Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
158 places, 5,413 data points, 1951–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.