Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average was 1.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.2%
Change on year
up 10.9%
World rank
104th
of 193 countries
All-time high
5.2%
in 2005
All-time low
0.5%
in 2016
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2022

0123452005201320222005: 5.2 %2006: 1.6 %2007: 1.8 %2008: 1.2 %2009: 2.8 %2010: 0.7 %2011: 0.84 %2012: 1.6 %2013: 2.3 %2014: 3.1 %2015: 2.5 %2016: 0.5 %2017: 2.5 %2018: 1.5 %2019: 1.1 %2020: 1.1 %2021: 1.1 %2022: 1.2 %

Source: UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2022, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 1.2%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.9% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 5.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2016.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 104th out of 193 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.5% 1.2% 5.2% 5
2010s 1.7% 0.5% 3.1% 10
2020s 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% 3

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 101 Saudi Arabia 1.3% compare
  2. 102 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1.2% compare
  3. 105 Antigua and Barbuda 1.2% compare
  4. 105 Vietnam 1.2% compare
  5. 107 Sweden 1.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Sao Tome and Principe?
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Sao Tome and Principe was 1.2% in 2022, according to UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 2005.
What is the lowest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2016.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 104th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
Is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average
Unit
%
Source
UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 3,410 data points, 2005–2022
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