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PopulationThe current population of São Tomé and Príncipe is 242,832 with an annual growth rate of 1.938%. São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of 0.003% of the world's population.
| Population | 242,832 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 1.938% |
| Male | 120,600 (49.664%) |
| Female | 122,232 (50.336%) |
| Today Change | + 6 |
| Births today | 9 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 2 |
| Births in 2026 | 306 |
| Deaths in 2026 | 60 |
| Change in 2026 | + 212 (0.087%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237,888 | 4,686 | 1.97% | 242,574 |
| 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 |
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... | 1,963,501 | 808.444% |
| 2 | GA | Gabon | 2,622,648 | 1,079.968% |
| 3 | NG | Nigeria | 240,187,977 | 98,906.829% |
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