Inflation São Tomé and Príncipe 2013

Average inflation: 8.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 8.2%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 10.8%. The lowest inflation was in August at 6.4%.

Highest month
April: 10.8%
Lowest month
August: 6.4%
Difference
4.4 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.9% lower than the 5-year average of 11.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (8.2% in 2013).

5-year average
11.1%
10-year average
11.1%
All-time high (2011)
14.4%
All-time low (2013)
8.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +2.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: -5.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 6.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2013

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2012
January 10.4% -1.5
February 10.5% -1.0
March 9.8% +0.3
April 10.8% +2.8
May 9.6% +1.0
June 7.2% -3.7
July 6.5% -5.1
August 6.4% -5.0
September 6.4% -5.0
October 6.5% -4.9
November 6.8% -4.3
December 7.1% -3.3
Average 8.2%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also