Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -5.56 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded -5.56 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
The figure is down 138.0% on the previous year and down 172.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 148.88 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -60.48 % change on previous year, in 1983.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 137th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -148.1% |
| 1975 | 17.05 % change on previous year | -304.5% |
| 1976 | -18.45 % change on previous year | -208.2% |
| 1977 | 42.86 % change on previous year | -332.3% |
| 1982 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1983 | -60.48 % change on previous year | +1444.8% |
| 1984 | 19.43 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1985 | 17.2 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1986 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1987 | 36.61 % change on previous year | +741.5% |
| 1988 | 148.88 % change on previous year | +306.6% |
| 1989 | 12.53 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 1990 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1991 | -26.08 % change on previous year | -416.4% |
| 1992 | -0.4108 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1993 | 18.44 % change on previous year | -4588.6% |
| 1994 | 33.59 % change on previous year | +82.1% |
| 1995 | -19.18 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 1996 | -18.51 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 19.19 % change on previous year | -203.6% |
| 1998 | 17.28 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1999 | 9.76 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2000 | -44.09 % change on previous year | -551.8% |
| 2001 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2002 | 9.27 % change on previous year | -306.9% |
| 2003 | 31.39 % change on previous year | +238.4% |
| 2004 | 0.8264 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2005 | 20.99 % change on previous year | +2439.9% |
| 2006 | 41.61 % change on previous year | +98.2% |
| 2007 | 12.48 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 2008 | 42.4 % change on previous year | +239.8% |
| 2009 | -9.94 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2010 | 9.55 % change on previous year | -196.0% |
| 2011 | 20.15 % change on previous year | +111.1% |
| 2012 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 2013 | 7.64 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 2014 | 11.62 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2015 | -16.42 % change on previous year | -241.3% |
| 2016 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 2017 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -645.1% |
| 2018 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2019 | -0.4249 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2020 | -6.39 % change on previous year | +1403.5% |
| 2021 | 21.38 % change on previous year | -434.7% |
| 2022 | 14.65 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2023 | -5.56 % change on previous year | -138.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.09 % change on previous year | -18.45 % change on previous year | 42.86 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 21.83 % change on previous year | -60.48 % change on previous year | 148.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 4.23 % change on previous year | -26.08 % change on previous year | 33.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.04 % change on previous year | -44.09 % change on previous year | 42.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.25 % change on previous year | -16.42 % change on previous year | 20.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.02 % change on previous year | -6.39 % change on previous year | 21.38 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 134 Guatemala -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 135 North Macedonia -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Myanmar -5.53 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Mauritius -5.64 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Republic of Moldova -5.87 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Mauritania -5.91 % change on previous year 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$), annual growth rate 31.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Sao Tome and Principe was -5.56 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 148.88 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.48 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 137th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 172.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.