Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 20.51 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 20.51 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.2% on the previous year and up 190.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 29.40 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, -79.05 million, in 2008.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 35th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1.11 million | — |
| 2006 | -34.95 million | +3045.3% |
| 2007 | -32.91 million | -5.8% |
| 2008 | -79.05 million | +140.2% |
| 2009 | -15.35 million | -80.6% |
| 2010 | -50.54 million | +229.3% |
| 2011 | -31.86 million | -37.0% |
| 2012 | -22.07 million | -30.7% |
| 2013 | -11.25 million | -49.0% |
| 2014 | -22.56 million | +100.5% |
| 2015 | -25.27 million | +12.0% |
| 2016 | -22.32 million | -11.7% |
| 2017 | -33.89 million | +51.8% |
| 2018 | -21.30 million | -37.1% |
| 2019 | -23.25 million | +9.1% |
| 2020 | -46.26 million | +98.9% |
| 2021 | -58.89 million | +27.3% |
| 2022 | -55.45 million | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 29.40 million | -153.0% |
| 2024 | 20.51 million | -30.2% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 20.51 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -487.45 million. (46 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 20.51 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -429.95 million. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -3045.3% | -1.11 million | -34.95 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -32.67 million | -79.05 million | -1.11 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -26.43 million | -50.54 million | -11.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -22.14 million | -58.89 million | 29.40 million | 5 |
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More external debt data for Sao Tome and Principe
- IFC, private nonguaranteed 0 NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 0 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP 0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 0 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 0.4% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA -396,000 NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita -1.68 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP -0.0005 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 2.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per square kilometre -320.83 NFL, current US$ per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Sao Tome and Principe was 20.51 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 29.40 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -79.05 million in 2008.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 35th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.