Inflation rates in Sao Tome and Principe
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Sao Tome and Principe moved over the past 21 years between 5.3% and 50.5%. For 2018, an inflation rate of 7.9% was calculated.During the observation period from 1997 to 2018, the average inflation rate was 16.1% per year. Overall, the price increase was 2,041.10%. An item that cost 100 dobras in 1997 costs 2,141.10 dobras at the beginning of 2019.
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Performance over the last 21 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries the price increase is that high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 50.5% in 1998 means, that compared to the previous year all prices increased by an average of 50.5%. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 1996:
Inflation calculator for Sao Tome and Principe
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 dobras in 1997 corresponds to 21,411.01 dobras at the beginning of 2019 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in Sao Tome and Principe
Historical inflation rates in comparison
| Year | Sao Tome and Principe | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.86 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
| 2017 | 5.70 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
| 2016 | 5.43 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
| 2015 | 5.25 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
| 2014 | 7.00 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
| 2013 | 8.11 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
| 2012 | 10.64 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
| 2011 | 14.33 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
| 2010 | 13.34 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
| 2009 | 16.96 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
| 2008 | 31.99 % | 4.16 % | 3.84 % | 8.95 % |
| 2007 | 18.55 % | 2.51 % | 2.85 % | 4.82 % |
| 2006 | 23.08 % | 2.67 % | 3.23 % | 4.28 % |
| 2005 | 17.15 % | 2.49 % | 3.39 % | 4.11 % |
| 2004 | 13.29 % | 2.29 % | 2.68 % | 3.38 % |
| 2003 | 9.79 % | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 3.03 % |
| 2002 | 10.13 % | 2.42 % | 1.59 % | 2.83 % |
| 2001 | 9.22 % | 3.37 % | 2.83 % | 3.84 % |
| 2000 | 12.21 % | 3.15 % | 3.38 % | 3.49 % |
| 1999 | 12.73 % | 2.16 % | 2.19 % | 3.08 % |
| 1998 | 50.49 % | 2.42 % | 1.55 % | 5.11 % |
| 1997 | 35.82 % | 3.11 % | 2.34 % | 5.57 % |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
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