Total population in Sao Tome and Principe
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Sao Tome and Principe was 240,254 people, up from 235,536 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Sao Tome and Principe with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Sao Tome and Principe
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 240 254 |
| 2024 | 235 536 |
| 2023 | 230 871 |
| 2022 | 226 305 |
| 2021 | 221 961 |
| 2020 | 217 435 |
| 2019 | 213 392 |
| 2018 | 210 187 |
| 2017 | 206 970 |
| 2016 | 203 689 |
| 2015 | 200 291 |
| 2014 | 196 767 |
| 2013 | 193 148 |
| 2012 | 189 439 |
| 2011 | 185 649 |
| 2010 | 181 802 |
| 2009 | 177 853 |
| 2008 | 173 793 |
| 2007 | 169 700 |
| 2006 | 165 638 |
| 2005 | 161 640 |
| 2004 | 157 705 |
| 2003 | 153 814 |
| 2002 | 149 922 |
| 2001 | 146 375 |
| 2000 | 144 018 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.