Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government was 4.16 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Sao Tome and Principe, 2002–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Sao Tome and Principe is 4.16, measured in 2030.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 126.46 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -22.2, in 2004.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 10th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -6.86 | — |
| 2003 | -13 | +89.4% |
| 2004 | -22.2 | +70.8% |
| 2005 | 29.36 | -232.3% |
| 2006 | 19.04 | -35.2% |
| 2007 | 126.46 | +564.1% |
| 2008 | 14.5 | -88.5% |
| 2009 | -17.32 | -219.4% |
| 2010 | -11.66 | -32.7% |
| 2011 | -12.43 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | -11.59 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 2.71 | -123.4% |
| 2014 | -5.47 | -302.3% |
| 2015 | -6.67 | +21.9% |
| 2016 | -4.49 | -32.7% |
| 2017 | -2.5 | -44.4% |
| 2018 | -1.6 | -35.9% |
| 2019 | 0.6534 | -140.9% |
| 2020 | 3.29 | +402.9% |
| 2021 | -1.3 | -139.7% |
| 2022 | -1.69 | +29.7% |
| 2023 | -1.42 | -16.4% |
| 2024 | 1.63 | -215.0% |
| 2025 | 2.13 | +30.8% |
| 2026 | 2.95 | +38.6% |
| 2027 | 4.23 | +43.5% |
| 2028 | 4.06 | -4.1% |
| 2029 | 3.83 | -5.6% |
| 2030 | 4.16 | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.25 | -22.2 | 126.46 | 8 |
| 2010s | -5.3 | -12.43 | 2.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.77 | -1.69 | 4.23 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4.16 | 4.16 | 4.16 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Sao Tome and Principe was 4.16 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 126.46 in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.2 in 2004.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. 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 Primary 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