Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about São Tomé and Príncipe: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Population
- 240,254
- Area
- 964 km²
- Currency
- São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra (Db)
#177 by population · #173 by area · #186 economy in the world · #43 by population density
Population and society
Population of st, 1960–2025. From 68,012 in 1960 to 240,254 in 2025.
- Population density
- 245 per km² (rank 43 of 194)
- Urban population
- 69.2% (2025)
- Under 15
- 37.5% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.9% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 3.60 (2024)
- Internet users
- 59.1% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $981.0M (rank 186 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 9.1% (2025)
- Inflation
- 11% (2025)
- Forests
- 57.6% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Independência total
- Official name
- República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe
- Motto
- Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (Portuguese)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 4.0, Josedar).
Practical facts
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +239
- Internet domain
- .st
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Demonym
- Sao Tomean
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Pico de São Tomé (2,024 m)
- Largest city
- São Tomé, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Independence from
- Portugal (1975)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $4,084 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 69.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.637 (rank 141 of 193)
Districts in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Água Grande | São Tomé | 80,647 (2024) | 17 |
 | Cantagalo | Santana | 20,794 (2024) | 119 |
| Caué | São João dos Angolares | 7,424 (2024) | 267 | |
| Lembá | Neves | 17,129 (2024) | 230 | |
 | Lobata | Guadalupe | 23,086 (2024) | 105 |
 | Mé-Zóchi | Trindade | 50,697 (2024) | 122 |
 | Príncipe | Santo António | 9,830 (2024) | 142 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Lobata (CC BY-SA 4.0, Autarquia Distrital), Mé-Zóchi (CC BY-SA 4.0, Autarquia distrital de Mé-Zochi).
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé
How many people live in São Tomé and Príncipe?
240,254 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra
What is the official language of São Tomé and Príncipe?
Portuguese
What is the calling code of São Tomé and Príncipe?
+239
Which countries border São Tomé and Príncipe?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of São Tomé and Príncipe?
Pico de São Tomé (2,024 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.