Sao Tome and Principe: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Sao Tome and Principe |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 9.02 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2008 - 2024 |
| Average | -15.77 |
| Min - Max | -39.17 - 20.71 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2024 is 9.02 percent, a decline from 14.29 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 22.67 percent, based on data from 143 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 2008 to 2024 is -15.77 percent. The minimum value, -39.17 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 20.71 percent was recorded in 2022.
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The savings in Sao Tome and Principe and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 2.23 | 2025 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 0.59 | 2025 | percent |
| Share of services | 81.39 | 2025 | percent |
| Industry value added | 0.02 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 0.01 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 0.80 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 9.02 | 2024 | percent |