Sao Tome and Principe: Monetary freedom

The latest value from 2026 is 59.4 points, an increase from 57.2 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 2009 to 2026 is 65.26 points. The minimum value, 57.2 points, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 70.7 points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Monetary Freedom index for Sao Tome and Principe from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Sao Tome and Principe and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.

Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.