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 be 529,616 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: June 16, 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.