Sao Tome and Principe

Sub-Saharan Africa

Score

CautionNR

Caution Investment Destination

Significant risks present - experienced investors with hedging strategies

Score Breakdown

Economic Health (30%)22

Political Safety (25%)38

Business Climate (20%)28

Financial Strength (15%)20

Growth Potential (10%)30

Investment Profile

Score History

How Sao Tome and Principe's investment score has evolved over time

2021: 25/100+2 pts since 20212025: 27/100

Economic

GDP$0.6B

GDP Growth2.5%

GDP per Capita$2,600

Inflation15.0%

Current Account-15.0% GDP

Financial & Fiscal

Government Debt65% GDP

FDI Inflows3.0% GDP

Trade Openness60%

Credit RatingNR

Governance (WGI)

Political Stability0.2

Rule of Law-0.3

Corruption Control-0.2

Regulatory Quality-0.5

Population0.23M

Pop. Growth1.8%

Sector Investment Analysis

Tourism

5% of GDP

growing52

Agriculture (Cocoa)

10% of GDP

declining42

Fisheries

4% of GDP

stable38