Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Primary income, Credit/Revenue was 15.58 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income, credit/revenue in Sao Tome and Principe is 15.58 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 32.98 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 25,332, in 2018.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 192nd out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.97 million | — |
| 2006 | 6.15 million | +212.4% |
| 2007 | 6.76 million | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 1.94 million | -71.3% |
| 2009 | 1.64 million | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 1.89 million | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 1.87 million | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 1.02 million | -45.3% |
| 2013 | 5.37 million | +425.6% |
| 2014 | 12.50 million | +133.0% |
| 2015 | 6.93 million | -44.6% |
| 2016 | 6.28 million | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 2.63 million | -58.1% |
| 2018 | 25,332 | -99.0% |
| 2019 | 3.27 million | +12814.5% |
| 2020 | 6.41 million | +95.9% |
| 2021 | 6.78 million | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 32.98 million | +386.6% |
| 2023 | 16.40 million | -50.3% |
| 2024 | 15.58 million | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.69 million | 1.64 million | 6.76 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.18 million | 25,332 | 12.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.63 million | 6.41 million | 32.98 million | 5 |
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- 189 Yemen 18.35 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 primary income, credit/revenue in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Sao Tome and Principe was 15.58 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 32.98 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,332 in 2018.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 192nd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. 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 Primary income, Credit/Revenue (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.