Net financial flows, bilateral in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Net financial flows, bilateral was 15.92 million NFL, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net financial flows, bilateral in Sao Tome and Principe, 1977–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, net financial flows, bilateral in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 15.92 million NFL, current US$.
The figure is up 1,889.2% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net financial flows, bilateral in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 31.74 million NFL, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -5.85 million NFL, current US$, in 2012.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 46th out of 122 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.19 million NFL, current US$ | 1.43 million NFL, current US$ | 5.78 million NFL, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 4.23 million NFL, current US$ | -425,000 NFL, current US$ | 8.48 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 804,481 NFL, current US$ | -340,714 NFL, current US$ | 2.76 million NFL, current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.71 million NFL, current US$ | -896,246 NFL, current US$ | 14.71 million NFL, current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 12.01 million NFL, current US$ | -5.85 million NFL, current US$ | 31.74 million NFL, current US$ | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.39 million NFL, current US$ | -1.48 million NFL, current US$ | 15.92 million NFL, current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 43 Gambia 24.25 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 44 Paraguay 17.46 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 45 Mali 17.10 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 47 Burundi 15.85 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 48 Egypt 8.59 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 49 Solomon Islands 7.19 million NFL, current US$ compare
More external debt data for Sao Tome and Principe
- IFC, private nonguaranteed 0 NFL, US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 0.4% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA -396,000 NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 2.3% (2024)
- Debt service on external debt, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) 3.05 million TDS, current US$ (2024)
- Use of IMF credit 63.92 million DOD, current US$ (2024)
- Multilateral debt service 2.51 million TDS, current US$ (2024)
- Multilateral debt service 82.3% (2024)
- IMF repurchases and charges 2.10 million TDS, current US$ (2024)
- PPG, official creditors 14.44 million NFL, US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net financial flows, bilateral in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Net financial flows, bilateral in Sao Tome and Principe was 15.92 million NFL, current US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest net financial flows, bilateral recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 31.74 million NFL, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest net financial flows, bilateral recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.85 million NFL, current US$ in 2012.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for net financial flows, bilateral?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 46th out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net financial flows, bilateral rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of Net financial flows, bilateral (NFL, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Bilateral debt includes loans from governments and their agencies (including central banks), loans from autonomous bodies, and direct loans from official export credit agencies. Net flows (or net lending or net disbursements) received by the borrower during the year are disbursements minus principal repayments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.