Central Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe: capital, investors and market indicators
Investors headquartered in or publicly active in São Tomé and Príncipe, with the latest economic indicators from the World Bank and IMF. For risk ratings, sector intelligence and deal flow, see the São Tomé and Príncipe country intelligence page.
Market indicators
- GDP
- $981m2025
- Real GDP growth
- 1.0%2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,0842025
- Consumer price inflation
- 0.9%2025
- Population
- 240,0002025
- Current account balance (% of GDP)
- -4.3%2025
- General government gross debt (% of GDP)
- 59.1%2025
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook via the IMF DataMapper (latest year shown is no later than 2025; recent years may be IMF estimates). Latest available year shown; refreshed weekly. Compare all 54 markets.
International investors active in São Tomé and Príncipe
| Investor | Type | Headquarters | Sector focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecobank Transnational Incorporated | Corporate investor | Financial services |
Recent transactions in São Tomé and Príncipe
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | Barclays, Commerzbank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, FirstRand and partners invest USD 2 billion in Africa Finance Corporation | Private Credit | $2bn | Senegal |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Bank of Tanzania's Investment in Africa Finance Corporation's Operations in Africa | Corporate Transactions | Undisclosed | Madagascar |