Total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Total government revenue, in local currency was 2,999 cur lcu m in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in cur lcu m.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe is 2,999 cur lcu m, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 86.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 3,263 cur lcu m in 2007 and was at its lowest, 249.72 cur lcu m, in 2002.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 155th out of 184 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | cur lcu m | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 249.72 cur lcu m | — |
| 2003 | 360.91 cur lcu m | +44.5% |
| 2004 | 441.01 cur lcu m | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 428.85 cur lcu m | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 570.16 cur lcu m | +32.9% |
| 2007 | 3,263 cur lcu m | +472.3% |
| 2008 | 1,225 cur lcu m | -62.5% |
| 2009 | 994.86 cur lcu m | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 1,459 cur lcu m | +46.6% |
| 2011 | 1,765 cur lcu m | +21.0% |
| 2012 | 1,612 cur lcu m | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 1,673 cur lcu m | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 1,618 cur lcu m | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,017 cur lcu m | +24.7% |
| 2016 | 2,235 cur lcu m | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 2,313 cur lcu m | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 2,061 cur lcu m | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 2,999 cur lcu m | +45.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2,999 cur lcu m is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 498,873 cur lcu m, 1% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 2,999 cur lcu m is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.25 million cur lcu m, 0% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total government revenue, in local currency 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 | +472.3% | 570.16 cur lcu m | 3,263 cur lcu m |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 941.71 cur lcu m | 249.72 cur lcu m | 3,263 cur lcu m | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,861 cur lcu m | 1,459 cur lcu m | 2,313 cur lcu m | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,999 cur lcu m | 2,999 cur lcu m | 2,999 cur lcu m | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Total government revenue, in local currency in Sao Tome and Principe was 2,999 cur lcu m in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 3,263 cur lcu m in 2007.
- What is the lowest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 249.72 cur lcu m in 2002.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for total government revenue, in local currency?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 155th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total government revenue, in local currency rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total government revenue, in local currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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