São Tomé and Principe Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's government debt to gdp stood at 51.38% in 2025, a decline of +13.43% from 2024. The IMF projects 51.38% by 2025. São Tomé and Principe ranked 99th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 30.53% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 34.33% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 37.53% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 41.19% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 45.39% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 51.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.38% | −13.43% | #99 |
| 2024 | 64.81% | −8.42% | #119 |
| 2023 | 73.23% | −13.54% | #132 |
| 2022 | 86.76% | +1.70% | #157 |
| 2021 | 85.06% | −5.90% | #147 |
| 2020 | 90.96% | −7.68% | #151 |
| 2019 | 98.64% | +2.78% | #175 |
| 2018 | 95.86% | +3.56% | #172 |
| 2017 | 92.30% | −12.27% | #169 |
| 2016 | 104.57% | +3.44% | #173 |
| 2015 | 101.13% | +8.62% | #174 |
| 2014 | 92.51% | +15.66% | #170 |
| 2013 | 76.85% | +17.28% | #158 |
| 2012 | 59.57% | −26.45% | #143 |
| 2011 | 86.02% | +3.03% | #170 |
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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's government debt to gdp was 51.38% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 20.7% decrease from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's government debt to gdp peaked at 418.38% in 2001.
The lowest government debt to gdp in São Tomé and Principe was 51.38% in 2025.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 99th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
São Tomé and Principe's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 51.38% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 51.38%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}