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.
› Inflation rates in global comparison
Back to overview: Sao Tome and Principe
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)