Central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Central government revenues, excluding all grants was 34.4% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
34.4%
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
7th
of 51 countries
All-time high
144.6%
in 2007
All-time low
18.2%
in 2000
Years of data
12
2000–2011

Central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2011

0501001502000200520112000: 18.2 % of GDP2001: 34.2 % of GDP2002: 29.7 % of GDP2003: 34.9 % of GDP2004: 34.1 % of GDP2005: 32.8 % of GDP2006: 36.7 % of GDP2007: 144.6 % of GDP2008: 41.7 % of GDP2009: 30.8 % of GDP2010: 37.4 % of GDP2011: 34.4 % of GDP

Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

In 2011, central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 34.4%.

That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 144.6% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 18.2%, in 2000.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Central government revenues, excluding all grants (% of GDP) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000 to 2011.
Year % of GDP Change
2000 18.2%
2001 34.2% +87.6%
2002 29.7% -13.2%
2003 34.9% +17.4%
2004 34.1% -2.2%
2005 32.8% -3.9%
2006 36.7% +11.9%
2007 144.6% +293.8%
2008 41.7% -71.1%
2009 30.8% -26.1%
2010 37.4% +21.3%
2011 34.4% -8.1%

Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries

  • Sao Tome and Principe's 34.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23.3%, 1.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Sao Tome and Principe's 34.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.8%, 1.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 43.8% 18.2% 144.6% 10
2010s 35.9% 34.4% 37.4% 2

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 4 Ghana 43.8% compare
  2. 5 Congo 43.6% compare
  3. 6 South Africa 40.0% compare
  4. 8 Malawi 31.6% compare
  5. 9 Djibouti 31.2% compare
  6. 10 Botswana 30.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe?
Central government revenues, excluding all grants in Sao Tome and Principe was 34.4% in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest central government revenues, excluding all grants recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 144.6% in 2007.
What is the lowest central government revenues, excluding all grants recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 18.2% in 2000.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for central government revenues, excluding all grants?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is central government revenues, excluding all grants rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Central government revenues, excluding all grants (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Central government revenues, excluding all grants (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
57 places, 1,580 data points, 1965–2011
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Central government revenues, excluding all grants.