Secondary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Secondary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 112.49 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Secondary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 112.49 million.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 257.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 119.41 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 196,278, in 2006.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 118th of 197 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.
Secondary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.45 million | — |
| 2006 | 196,278 | -94.3% |
| 2007 | 1.20 million | +512.9% |
| 2008 | 2.65 million | +120.1% |
| 2009 | 4.64 million | +75.2% |
| 2010 | 9.00 million | +93.9% |
| 2011 | 12.40 million | +37.8% |
| 2012 | 14.10 million | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 44.50 million | +215.6% |
| 2014 | 31.47 million | -29.3% |
| 2015 | 24.51 million | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 23.93 million | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 29.31 million | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 26.48 million | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 27.47 million | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 48.24 million | +75.6% |
| 2021 | 27.91 million | -42.1% |
| 2022 | 105.34 million | +277.4% |
| 2023 | 119.41 million | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 112.49 million | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.43 million | 196,278 | 4.64 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.32 million | 9.00 million | 44.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.68 million | 27.91 million | 119.41 million | 5 |
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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 secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) in Sao Tome and Principe was 112.49 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 119.41 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 196,278 in 2006.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 118th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is secondary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 257.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Secondary income 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.