Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was 3.63 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Sao Tome and Principe, 2001–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 3.63.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 125.14 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -25.12, in 2004.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 9th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -13.52 | — |
| 2002 | -10.42 | -22.9% |
| 2003 | -15.93 | +52.8% |
| 2004 | -25.12 | +57.7% |
| 2005 | 26.81 | -206.8% |
| 2006 | 17.99 | -32.9% |
| 2007 | 125.14 | +595.5% |
| 2008 | 13.65 | -89.1% |
| 2009 | -18.02 | -232.1% |
| 2010 | -12.12 | -32.8% |
| 2011 | -13.02 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | -12.26 | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 2.13 | -117.4% |
| 2014 | -6.27 | -394.0% |
| 2015 | -7.6 | +21.1% |
| 2016 | -5.01 | -34.1% |
| 2017 | -3.11 | -37.9% |
| 2018 | -2.02 | -34.9% |
| 2019 | -0.0662 | -96.7% |
| 2020 | 2.94 | -4540.9% |
| 2021 | -1.52 | -151.6% |
| 2022 | -2.24 | +47.8% |
| 2023 | -2.13 | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 0.9208 | -143.2% |
| 2025 | 1.08 | +17.2% |
| 2026 | 2.3 | +113.5% |
| 2027 | 3.65 | +58.5% |
| 2028 | 3.47 | -4.9% |
| 2029 | 3.28 | -5.5% |
| 2030 | 3.63 | +10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.18 | -25.12 | 125.14 | 9 |
| 2010s | -5.93 | -13.02 | 2.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 | -2.24 | 3.65 | 10 |
| 2030s | 3.63 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Sao Tome and Principe was 3.63 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 125.14 in 2007.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.12 in 2004.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 9th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. 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 Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October