Remittances to São Tomé and Príncipe
Africa
In 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe received $80 million in remittances, equal to 9.7% of its GDP (2024). That makes it the 51st largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 42nd in Africa.
Common questions
How much money does the diaspora send to São Tomé and Príncipe?
In 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe received $80 million in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 51st highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.
What share of São Tomé and Príncipe's GDP comes from remittances?
Remittances were equal to 9.7% of São Tomé and Príncipe's GDP in 2024, based on World Bank figures.
Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2024; GDP share is for 2024.