Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential was 3.63 in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
3.63
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
1st
of 88 countries
All-time high
125.14
in 2007
All-time low
-25.12
in 2004
Years of data
29
2002–2030

Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002–2030

-500501001502002201620302002: -10.42003: -15.92004: -25.12005: 26.82006: 182007: 125.12008: 13.62009: -182010: -12.12011: -132012: -12.32013: 2.12014: -6.32015: -7.62016: -52017: -3.12018: -22019: -0.0662020: 2.92021: -1.52022: -2.22023: -2.12024: 0.9212025: 1.12026: 2.32027: 3.72028: 3.52029: 3.32030: 3.6

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Sao Tome and Principe recorded 3.63 for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential in 2030.

The figure is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 125.14 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -25.12, in 2004.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 1st out of 88 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2002 -10.42
2003 -15.93 +52.8%
2004 -25.12 +57.7%
2005 26.81 -206.8%
2006 17.99 -32.9%
2007 125.14 +595.5%
2008 13.65 -89.1%
2009 -18.02 -232.1%
2010 -12.12 -32.8%
2011 -13.02 +7.5%
2012 -12.26 -5.9%
2013 2.13 -117.4%
2014 -6.27 -394.0%
2015 -7.6 +21.1%
2016 -5.01 -34.1%
2017 -3.11 -37.9%
2018 -2.02 -34.9%
2019 -0.0662 -96.7%
2020 2.94 -4540.9%
2021 -1.52 -151.6%
2022 -2.24 +47.8%
2023 -2.13 -4.9%
2024 0.9208 -143.2%
2025 1.08 +17.2%
2026 2.3 +113.5%
2027 3.65 +58.5%
2028 3.47 -4.9%
2029 3.28 -5.5%
2030 3.63 +10.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.26 -25.12 125.14 8
2010s -5.93 -13.02 2.13 10
2020s 1.18 -2.24 3.65 10
2030s 3.63 3.63 3.63 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential in Sao Tome and Principe?
Cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential in Sao Tome and Principe was 3.63 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 125.14 in 2007.
What is the lowest cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -25.12 in 2004.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 1st out of 88 countries with data for 2030.
Is cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
102 places, 3,388 data points, 1991–2030
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October