Services balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Services balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was 5.18 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Services 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 services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe is 5.18 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11,945.7% on the previous year and up 135.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 17.93 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -88.48 million, in 2022.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 97th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Services balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1.91 million | — |
| 2006 | -9.36 million | +389.9% |
| 2007 | -11.97 million | +27.9% |
| 2008 | -11.76 million | -1.7% |
| 2009 | -8.58 million | -27.1% |
| 2010 | -10.94 million | +27.5% |
| 2011 | -13.00 million | +18.8% |
| 2012 | -6.73 million | -48.2% |
| 2013 | -12.00 million | +78.2% |
| 2014 | -14.69 million | +22.4% |
| 2015 | 11.59 million | -178.9% |
| 2016 | 17.20 million | +48.4% |
| 2017 | 11.05 million | -35.7% |
| 2018 | 17.93 million | +62.3% |
| 2019 | -3.79 million | -121.1% |
| 2020 | -7.97 million | +110.1% |
| 2021 | 5.32 million | -166.8% |
| 2022 | -88.48 million | -1762.1% |
| 2023 | -43,743 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 5.18 million | -11945.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -8.72 million | -11.97 million | -1.91 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -339,106 | -14.69 million | 17.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -17.20 million | -88.48 million | 5.32 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 services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Sao Tome and Principe was 5.18 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 17.93 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -88.48 million in 2022.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 97th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is services balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.3%. 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 Services 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.