International Migrant Population Statistics in Sao Tome and Principe (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 0.8% of the population in Sao Tome and Principe were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Down from 1% in 2020 to 0.8% in 2024 (−0.2 percentage points). Sao Tome and Principe ranks #39 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #179 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 0.8% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 1% in 2020 to 0.8% in 2024 (−0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 4.5% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 4.5% in 1990 to 0.8% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 4.5% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 0.8%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #39 of 48 (2024)
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 39 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #179 of 216 (2024)
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 179 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 3.3% (2024)
- Sao Tome and Principe (0.8%) is below the average of 3.3% across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $80.1 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Sao Tome and Principe (2024)
- 59.1% (2024)
- 59.1% of the population in Sao Tome and Principe used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 235,536 (2024)
- Sao Tome and Principe had a population of 235,536 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.8% | −0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 1% | −0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 1.2% | −0.3 pp |
| 2010 | 1.5% | −0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 2.1% | −0.9 pp |
| 2000 | 3% | −0.7 pp |
| 1995 | 3.7% | −0.8 pp |
| 1990 | 4.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Sao Tome and Principe were international migrants?
0.8% of the population in Sao Tome and Principe were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has international migrant population in Sao Tome and Principe changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 4.5% in 1990 to 0.8% in 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 39 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 0.8% versus a regional average of 3.3% (latest values per country).
Where does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on international migrant population?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 179 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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