São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe ranks 119th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 42.8. This is 68% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places São Tomé and Príncipe in the 39th percentile, 2.6 points below the global average of 45.4.

São Tomé and Príncipe performs best in Resource Efficiency (14th) and Natural Capital (15th), and weakest in Economic Sustainability (168th) and Intellectual Capital (158th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Social Capital 106th, Governance 141st.

São Tomé and Príncipe's GSCI score has declined by 0.3 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-1.9 points).

São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of 235,536, 0.57% of the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 245 people per km², 4.2 times the world average (58). Its GDP is $764 million, 0.13% of the average country ($569.2 billion).

São Tomé and Príncipe's GDP per capita is $3,245, 76% below the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.