High-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: High-technology exports was 29.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe, 2011–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe is 29.3%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 452.9% on the previous year and up 101.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 68.1% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2014.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 18th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.0% | — |
| 2012 | 14.5% | +626.7% |
| 2013 | 14.5% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -90.4% |
| 2015 | 47.0% | +3284.0% |
| 2016 | 68.1% | +45.1% |
| 2017 | 34.7% | -49.1% |
| 2018 | 46.0% | +32.6% |
| 2019 | 17.0% | -63.0% |
| 2020 | 10.2% | -40.3% |
| 2021 | 8.2% | -19.6% |
| 2022 | 5.3% | -35.3% |
| 2023 | 29.3% | +452.9% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 29.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1%, 9.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 29.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 13.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +3284.0% | 1.4% | 47.0% |
| 2012 | +626.7% | 2.0% | 14.5% |
| 2023 | +452.9% | 5.3% | 29.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.2% | 1.4% | 68.1% | 9 |
| 2020s | 13.2% | 5.3% | 29.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 15 Saint Kitts and Nevis 34.6% compare
- 16 Benin 30.5% compare
- 17 Switzerland 29.6% compare
- 19 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 29.2% compare
- 20 Tonga 28.5% compare
- 21 Thailand 28.3% compare
More private sector data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Merchandise trade 22.5% (2025)
- Food imports 31.8% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 37.1% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 183.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 98.2% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 1.5% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 38.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 158.17 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 31.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- High-technology exports in Sao Tome and Principe was 29.3% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 68.1% in 2016.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2014.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for high-technology exports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 18th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.