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São Tomé and Príncipe

Africa · Middle Africa · capital São Tomé

About São Tomé and Príncipe

What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé. São Tomé is the seat of national government for São Tomé and Príncipe, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of about 230,871 people, the 188th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe covers 964 square kilometers (372 square miles), making São Tomé and Príncipe the 187th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe shares no land border with any other country. No neighboring state can be reached from São Tomé and Príncipe overland.

What is the life expectancy in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Life expectancy at birth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 69.7 years, the 153rd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is São Tomé and Príncipe in?

São Tomé and Príncipe is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. São Tomé and Príncipe is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for São Tomé and Príncipe
Populationtotal people230.9Kpeople188th
Land Areatotal km²964km²187th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$3.0K156th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$690.5M201st
Life Expectancyyears, at birth69.7years153rd
Urban Population% living in cities68.6%94th
Internet Users% of people online61.5%132nd
Fertility Ratechildren per woman3.64births/woman41st
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested52.8%44th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force9.0%45th
Military Spending% of GDPno data
Renewable Energy% of energy use42.5%56th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change21.3%18th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP5.0%of GDP58th
Health Spending% of GDP5.8%of GDP109th
Arable Land% of land arable4.2%146th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year-$25.8M181st

Borders São Tomé and Príncipe0 countries

No land borders. São Tomé and Príncipe is an island or an exclave state.

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 ST · alpha-3 STP · Middle Africa

Where São Tomé and Príncipe stands16 of 21 rankings

18thInflation %21.3%41stFertility3.64 births/woman44thForest %52.8%

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