Africa 0.2M peopleSTP Capital: São Tomé
Moving to São Tomé and Príncipe
Advanced, data-driven relocation profile based on verified indicators from the World Bank, WHO, Heritage Foundation, and Open-Meteo.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$6,241.9USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
71.2years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 60/100.
Unemployment
9.1%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
3.2per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
14.3%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
Unknown
Head of State: Carlos Vila Nova
Head of Gov: Américo Ramos
Ruling Party
Independent Democratic Action
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%
Connectivity
59.1%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
40.7/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
14.5%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
3.9%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-592
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
60.6 / 100Property Rights
55.2 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
60.8 / 100Government Integrity
47.2 / 100Tax Burden Score
88.6 / 100Government Spending
80.6 / 100Fiscal Health
89.5 / 100Business Freedom
59.9 / 100Labor Freedom
40.8 / 100Monetary Freedom
59.4 / 100Trade Freedom
65.0 / 100Investment Freedom
50.0 / 100Financial Freedom
30.0 / 100Climate Profile (São Tomé)
Jan
28 °C
min 24°31 rain days
Feb
29 °C
min 24°22 rain days
Mar
29 °C
min 25°25 rain days
Apr
29 °C
min 25°26 rain days
May
29 °C
min 25°21 rain days
Jun
28 °C
min 24°17 rain days
Jul
28 °C
min 24°8 rain days
Aug
27 °C
min 24°22 rain days
Sep
28 °C
min 24°26 rain days
Oct
27 °C
min 25°31 rain days
Nov
28 °C
min 25°26 rain days
Dec
28 °C
min 25°28 rain days