Trade openness in Sao Tome and Principe in 2025 — 46.57%. Ranked 109 in the world out of 138. Since 2008, the indicator has fallen by 26.23 pp.
2008–2025 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Sao Tome and Principe
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46.57 | +2.29 pp |
| 2024 | 44.28 | −2.7 pp |
| 2023 | 46.97 | −18.02 pp |
| 2022 | 64.99 | +7.05 pp |
| 2021 | 57.94 | +9.28 pp |
| 2020 | 48.66 | −18.91 pp |
| 2019 | 67.57 | −11.63 pp |
| 2018 | 79.2 | −13.7 pp |
| 2017 | 92.9 | −7.5 pp |
| 2016 | 100.4 | −12.26 pp |
| 2015 | 112.66 | −2.11 pp |
| 2014 | 114.77 | +31.31 pp |
| 2013 | 83.46 | +0.26 pp |
| 2012 | 83.2 | −2.91 pp |
| 2011 | 86.11 | +1.46 pp |
| 2010 | 84.65 | +13.62 pp |
| 2009 | 71.03 | −1.78 pp |
| 2008 | 72.8 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The sum of exports and imports of goods and services as a percent of GDP — the standard indicator of the trade openness of an economy. Values above 100% are not an anomaly: they mean that trade turnover exceeds annual GDP, which is typical of trading hubs and of small economies built into supply chains.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
Merchandise exports plus imports as a percent of GDP — without services.
Trade Exports (% of GDP)How far the economy is oriented toward external markets.
Trade Imports (% of GDP)How far the economy depends on supplies from abroad.
Trade Trade balanceThe difference between exports and imports of goods and services. A minus means imports are larger.
