Other current transfers (current LCU) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Other current transfers (current LCU) was 180.98 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
180.98 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
7th
of 38 countries
All-time high
192.50 billion current LCU
in 2010
All-time low
0 current LCU
in 1986
Years of data
26
1986–2011
Other current transfers in Sao Tome and Principe, 1986–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 180.98 billion current LCU for other current transfers in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.0% on the previous year and up 1,285.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other current transfers in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 192.50 billion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1986.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 7th out of 38 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.
Other current transfers (current LCU) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 69.90 million current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 205.40 million current LCU | +193.8% |
| 1989 | 216.20 million current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 734.00 million current LCU | +239.5% |
| 1991 | 886.00 million current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1992 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +43.8% |
| 1993 | 2.71 billion current LCU | +112.8% |
| 1994 | 4.09 billion current LCU | +50.9% |
| 1995 | 3.21 billion current LCU | -21.4% |
| 1996 | 9.47 billion current LCU | +194.4% |
| 1997 | 14.44 billion current LCU | +52.5% |
| 1998 | 17.73 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1999 | 6.14 billion current LCU | -65.4% |
| 2000 | 7.32 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 13.06 billion current LCU | +78.4% |
| 2002 | 40.67 billion current LCU | +211.3% |
| 2003 | 35.94 billion current LCU | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 65.88 billion current LCU | +83.3% |
| 2005 | 83.16 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 2006 | 108.13 billion current LCU | +30.0% |
| 2007 | 139.86 billion current LCU | +29.3% |
| 2008 | 124.05 billion current LCU | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 144.13 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 192.50 billion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 2011 | 180.98 billion current LCU | -6.0% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 180.98 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.23 billion current LCU, 34.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 180.98 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.97 billion current LCU, 18.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 122.88 million current LCU | 0 current LCU | 216.20 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1990s | 6.07 billion current LCU | 734.00 million current LCU | 17.73 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.22 billion current LCU | 7.32 billion current LCU | 144.13 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 186.74 billion current LCU | 180.98 billion current LCU | 192.50 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More science & technology data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 62.44 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.6244 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 147,061 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 152.6 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 0.385 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 5 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 5 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other current transfers in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Other current transfers in Sao Tome and Principe was 180.98 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other current transfers recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 192.50 billion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest other current transfers recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1986.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for other current transfers?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other current transfers rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,285.3%. 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 Other current transfers (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Other current transfers include all unrequited, nonrepayable transfers on current account to private and public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.