Resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Resources statistical capacity was 1.22 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.22 million
Change on year
up 101.2%
World rank
78th
of 146 countries
All-time high
1.46 million
in 2019
All-time low
125,968
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe, 2010–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2010201620232010: 826.7k2011: 279.2k2012: 613.8k2013: 1.2M2014: 783.8k2015: 156.2k2016: 126.0k2017: 518.0k2018: 908.5k2019: 1.5M2020: 788.6k2021: 885.4k2022: 607.2k2023: 1.2M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe is 1.22 million, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 101.2% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 1.46 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 125,968, in 2016.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 78th of 146 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.

Resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 826,683 —
2011 279,242 -66.2%
2012 613,823 +119.8%
2013 1.20 million +96.1%
2014 783,833 -34.9%
2015 156,245 -80.1%
2016 125,968 -19.4%
2017 518,040 +311.2%
2018 908,513 +75.4%
2019 1.46 million +60.3%
2020 788,595 -45.9%
2021 885,374 +12.3%
2022 607,221 -31.4%
2023 1.22 million +101.2%

Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries

  • Sao Tome and Principe's 1.22 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 46% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Sao Tome and Principe's 1.22 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 19% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 687,257 125,968 1.46 million 10
2020s 875,695 607,221 1.22 million 4

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 75 Tunisia 1.47 million compare
  2. 76 Fiji 1.38 million compare
  3. 77 Sri Lanka 1.29 million compare
  4. 79 China 1.13 million compare
  5. 80 Iraq 1.12 million compare
  6. 81 Dominican Republic 1.01 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe?
Resources statistical capacity in Sao Tome and Principe was 1.22 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 1.46 million in 2019.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 125,968 in 2016.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for resources statistical capacity?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 78th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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