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PopulationThe current population of São Tomé and Príncipe is 239,676 with an annual growth rate of 1.97%. São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of 0.003% of the world's population.
| Population | 239,676 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 1.97% |
| Male | 119,082 (49.685%) |
| Female | 120,594 (50.315%) |
| Today Change | + 4 |
| Births today | 5 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 1 |
| Births in 2025 | 2,552 |
| Deaths in 2025 | 503 |
| Change in 2025 | + 1,788 (0.752%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 233,185 | 4,657 | 1.997% | 237,842 |
| 2023 | 228,558 | 4,580 | 2.004% | 233,138 |
| 2022 | 224,052 | 4,461 | 1.991% | 228,513 |
| 2021 | 219,870 | 4,142 | 1.884% | 224,012 |
| 2020 | 214,999 | 4,816 | 2.24% | 219,815 |
| 2019 | 211,785 | 3,189 | 1.506% | 214,974 |
| 2018 | 208,589 | 3,173 | 1.521% | 211,762 |
| 2017 | 205,352 | 3,212 | 1.564% | 208,564 |
| 2016 | 202,025 | 3,299 | 1.633% | 205,324 |
| 2015 | 198,557 | 3,439 | 1.732% | 201,996 |
The net migration rate of São Tomé and Príncipe in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -592, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | -592 |
| 2022 | -592 |
| 2021 | -782 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | -1,716 |
| 2018 | -1,757 |
| 2017 | -1,779 |
| 2016 | -1,793 |
| 2015 | -1,809 |
| 2014 | -1,801 |
| Rank | Iso | Country | Population | Equivalent São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GQ | Equatorial Guin... | 1,932,775 | 805.175% |
| 2 | GA | Gabon | 2,586,497 | 1,078.676% |
| 3 | NG | Nigeria | 236,931,430 | 98,822.897% |
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