What is the population of São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe has 240,254 people (2025). Since 1960, the population has grown from 68,012 to 240,254, 3.5 times the 1960 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 68,012 |
| 1970 | 77,626 |
| 1980 | 98,544 |
| 1990 | 122,980 |
| 2000 | 144,018 |
| 2010 | 181,802 |
| 2020 | 217,435 |
| 2025 | 240,254 |
What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.
What currency does São Tomé and Príncipe use?
São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé & Príncipe dobra (STN).
What language is spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese.
Where is São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe is in Africa.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
This country has no land borders.
How big is São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe covers 960 km² (371 sq mi).
Economy of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $981 million
- GDP per person
- $4,084
- Life expectancy
- 69.9 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Based on economic indicators, São Tomé and Príncipe is classified as lower middle income. Lower-middle-income countries have a gross national income per person between $1,146 and $4,515.
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Where does São Tomé and Príncipe rank?
São Tomé and Príncipe is in the top 50 on two of our six rankings: