Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was 1.36 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.36 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 81.4%
World rank
101st
of 231 countries
All-time high
60.11 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-33.36 % change on previous year
in 1963
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Sao Tome and Principe recorded 1.36 % change on previous year for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 81.4% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 60.11 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -33.36 % change on previous year, in 1963.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 101st out of 231 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0 % change on previous year —
1963 -33.36 % change on previous year —
1964 50.07 % change on previous year -250.1%
1965 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1966 0 % change on previous year —
1967 0 % change on previous year —
1968 33.64 % change on previous year —
1969 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1970 0 % change on previous year —
1971 -25.17 % change on previous year —
1972 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1973 33.64 % change on previous year —
1974 24.49 % change on previous year -27.2%
1975 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 60.11 % change on previous year —
1977 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1978 12.63 % change on previous year —
1979 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1980 22.12 % change on previous year —
1981 9.18 % change on previous year -58.5%
1982 8.41 % change on previous year -8.4%
1983 15.3 % change on previous year +82.0%
1984 -6.73 % change on previous year -144.0%
1985 7.21 % change on previous year -207.2%
1986 -6.73 % change on previous year -193.3%
1987 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1988 -7.02 % change on previous year —
1989 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1990 0 % change on previous year —
1991 0 % change on previous year —
1992 0 % change on previous year —
1993 0 % change on previous year —
1994 0 % change on previous year —
1995 0 % change on previous year —
1996 0 % change on previous year —
1997 0 % change on previous year —
1998 0 % change on previous year —
1999 0 % change on previous year —
2000 0 % change on previous year —
2001 7.55 % change on previous year —
2002 14.43 % change on previous year +91.1%
2003 12.44 % change on previous year -13.8%
2004 11.06 % change on previous year -11.1%
2005 5.05 % change on previous year -54.4%
2006 9.48 % change on previous year +87.8%
2007 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2008 0 % change on previous year —
2009 8.78 % change on previous year —
2010 12.32 % change on previous year +40.4%
2011 -3.88 % change on previous year -131.5%
2012 11.11 % change on previous year -386.1%
2013 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2014 16.36 % change on previous year —
2015 6.25 % change on previous year -61.8%
2016 10.29 % change on previous year +64.7%
2017 -7.33 % change on previous year -171.2%
2018 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2019 2.88 % change on previous year —
2020 -2.8 % change on previous year -197.2%
2021 -1.44 % change on previous year -48.6%
2022 7.3 % change on previous year -607.3%
2023 1.36 % change on previous year -81.4%

Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries

  • Sao Tome and Principe's 1.36 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.36 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Sao Tome and Principe's 1.36 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.8197 % change on previous year. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.29 % change on previous year -33.36 % change on previous year 50.07 % change on previous year 8
1970s 10.57 % change on previous year -25.17 % change on previous year 60.11 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.18 % change on previous year -7.02 % change on previous year 22.12 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.88 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 14.43 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.8 % change on previous year -7.33 % change on previous year 16.36 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.11 % change on previous year -2.8 % change on previous year 7.3 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 98 Bahrain 1.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 99 Central African Republic 1.39 % change on previous year compare
  3. 100 Anguilla 1.37 % change on previous year compare
  4. 102 Dominican Republic 1.36 % change on previous year compare
  5. 103 Brazil 1.2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 104 Oman 1.08 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
Energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 1.36 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 60.11 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -33.36 % change on previous year in 1963.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 101st out of 231 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 14,853 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.