Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 741,140 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
741,140
Change on year
up 630.2%
World rank
112th
of 193 countries
All-time high
6.84 million
in 2014
All-time low
-2.53 million
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005–2024

-2.0M02.0M4.0M6.0M2005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 1.5M2010: 02011: 02012: 02013: -2.2M2014: 6.8M2015: 6.6M2016: 606.0k2017: 587.6k2018: 95.1k2019: 350.3k2020: -496.2k2021: -2.5M2022: 137.2k2023: -139.8k2024: 741.1k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Sao Tome and Principe recorded 741,140 for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in 2024.

That represents a change of up 630.2% on the previous year and down 89.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 6.84 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, -2.53 million, in 2021.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 112th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 1.50 million
2010 0 -100.0%
2011 0
2012 0
2013 -2.15 million
2014 6.84 million -417.6%
2015 6.63 million -3.1%
2016 605,971 -90.9%
2017 587,627 -3.0%
2018 95,078 -83.8%
2019 350,343 +268.5%
2020 -496,192 -241.6%
2021 -2.53 million +409.8%
2022 137,183 -105.4%
2023 -139,779 -201.9%
2024 741,140 -630.2%

Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries

  • Sao Tome and Principe's 741,140 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1,505. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 300,000 0 1.50 million 5
2010s 1.30 million -2.15 million 6.84 million 10
2020s -457,496 -2.53 million 741,140 5

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  3. 111 Kiribati 1.51 million compare
  4. 113 Vanuatu 186,291 compare
  5. 114 Belize 642.63 compare
  6. 115 Comoros 0 compare
  7. 115 Algeria 0 compare
  8. 115 Haiti 0
  9. 115 Liberia 0 compare
  10. 115 Nepal 0
  11. 115 Sierra Leone 0 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Sao Tome and Principe?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Sao Tome and Principe was 741,140 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 6.84 million in 2014.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -2.53 million in 2021.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 112th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.2%. 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 Portfolio 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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Indicator
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
202 places, 3,694 data points, 2005–2024
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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.