São Tomé and Príncipe
Cocoa Islands of the Atlantic
Overview
A tiny twin-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, once a major cocoa producer, now attracting eco-tourists with its untouched rainforests and colonial plantation heritage.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Land Area
964 km²
Capital
São Tomé
Languages
Portuguese
Currencies
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db)
At a Glance
68
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
55
Freedom
80
Life Expectancy
71.2 yrs
Median Age
19.1 yrs
Urbanization
77%
Cost Index
52
Housing Index
23
Healthcare Access
50/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.4°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Santo António 26.7°C
2 Guadalupe 26.4°C
3 São Tomé 26.4°C
4 Neves 26.4°C
5 Santana 26.4°C
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 52
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 23
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 22/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 14/100
Society & Governance
International
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025