Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent was 4.16 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 4.16.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 126.46 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -22.2, in 2004.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 3rd out of 86 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 primary balance, General government, Percent in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -6.86 | — |
| 2003 | -13 | +89.4% |
| 2004 | -22.2 | +70.8% |
| 2005 | 29.36 | -232.3% |
| 2006 | 19.04 | -35.2% |
| 2007 | 126.46 | +564.1% |
| 2008 | 14.5 | -88.5% |
| 2009 | -17.32 | -219.4% |
| 2010 | -11.66 | -32.7% |
| 2011 | -12.43 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | -11.59 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 2.71 | -123.4% |
| 2014 | -5.47 | -302.3% |
| 2015 | -6.67 | +21.9% |
| 2016 | -4.49 | -32.7% |
| 2017 | -2.5 | -44.4% |
| 2018 | -1.6 | -35.9% |
| 2019 | 0.6534 | -140.9% |
| 2020 | 3.29 | +402.9% |
| 2021 | -1.3 | -139.7% |
| 2022 | -1.69 | +29.7% |
| 2023 | -1.42 | -16.4% |
| 2024 | 1.63 | -215.0% |
| 2025 | 2.13 | +30.8% |
| 2026 | 2.95 | +38.6% |
| 2027 | 4.23 | +43.5% |
| 2028 | 4.06 | -4.1% |
| 2029 | 3.83 | -5.6% |
| 2030 | 4.16 | +8.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 4.16 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0382, 108.8× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 4.16 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.01, 4.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +564.1% | 19.04 | 126.46 |
| 2020 | +402.9% | 0.6534 | 3.29 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.25 | -22.2 | 126.46 | 8 |
| 2010s | -5.3 | -12.43 | 2.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.77 | -1.69 | 4.23 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4.16 | 4.16 | 4.16 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe was 4.16 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 126.46 in 2007.
- What is the lowest cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.2 in 2004.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 3rd out of 86 countries with data for 2030.
- Is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October