Sao Tome and Principe
- Capital:
- Sao Tome
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Middle Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Agua Grande, Sao Tome, Me-Zochi
- Abbreviation:
- STP
244,994
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
244,994
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Sao Tome and Principe's population is projected to be529,616 by 2097.
Historical
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Year↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 244,994 | 1.99% | 188 |
| 2025 | 240,254 | 2.02% | 188 |
| 2020 | 217,435 | 1.9% | 188 |
| 2019 | 213,392 | 1.52% | 188 |
| 2018 | 210,187 | 1.55% | 188 |
| 2017 | 206,970 | 1.61% | 188 |
| 2015 | 200,291 | 1.96% | 189 |
| 2010 | 181,802 | 2.38% | 189 |
| 2005 | 161,639 | 2.33% | 191 |
| 2000 | 144,018 | 1.32% | 192 |
Year↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 244,994 | 1.99% | 188 |
| 2032 | 274,644 | 1.92% | 188 |
| 2037 | 300,444 | 1.81% | 186 |
| 2042 | 325,897 | 1.64% | 185 |
| 2047 | 350,765 | 1.48% | 183 |
| 2052 | 374,599 | 1.32% | 183 |
| 2057 | 397,709 | 1.21% | 183 |
| 2062 | 420,207 | 1.11% | 183 |
| 2067 | 441,805 | 1.01% | 181 |
| 2072 | 461,578 | 0.88% | 180 |
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Agua Grande has a metropolitan area population of 82,618, comprising 33.72%% of Sao Tome and Principe's total population.
As of 2026, Sao Tome and Principe has a total population of 244,994, ranking as the 188th most populous nation in the world.
Sao Tome and Principe has a net population change of approximately 13 people per day, driven by 19 births, 4 deaths, and net emigration of 2 people.
Sao Tome and Principe represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.02% of Africa's population.
Sao Tome and Principe has a population density of 255.2 people per km² (approximately 661.0 per mi²), making it the 59th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: July 9, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Sao Tome and Principe is Mestico.
As of 2026, Catholic is the largest religion in Sao Tome and Principe, comprising 55.7% of the population.