São Tomé and Principe Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's budget deficit stood at 1.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.16% from 2024. The IMF projects 1.08% by 2025. São Tomé and Principe ranked 21st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 3.63% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 3.28% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 3.48% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 3.65% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 2.30% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 1.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.08% | +0.16% | #21 |
| 2024 | 0.92% | +3.05% | #159 |
| 2023 | -2.13% | +0.11% | #109 |
| 2022 | -2.24% | −0.73% | #106 |
| 2021 | -1.52% | −4.46% | #144 |
| 2020 | 2.94% | +3.01% | #184 |
| 2019 | -0.07% | +1.96% | #134 |
| 2018 | -2.02% | +1.08% | #87 |
| 2017 | -3.11% | +1.90% | #68 |
| 2016 | -5.01% | +2.59% | #46 |
| 2015 | -7.60% | −1.33% | #21 |
| 2014 | -6.27% | −8.41% | #22 |
| 2013 | 2.13% | +14.39% | #171 |
| 2012 | -12.26% | +0.77% | #4 |
| 2011 | -13.03% | −0.91% | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
São Tomé and Principe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's budget deficit was 1.08% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's budget deficit peaked at 125.14% in 2007.
The lowest budget deficit in São Tomé and Principe was -25.12% in 2004.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 21st globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
São Tomé and Principe's budget deficit is projected to reach 1.08% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 1.08%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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