Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index was 0.23 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sao Tome and Principe, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 0.23 for indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in 2024.
That represents a change of down 41.0% on the previous year and up 126.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 0.76 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -2.32, in 2016.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 56th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -0.86 | — |
| 2011 | -1.1 | +27.9% |
| 2012 | -0.64 | -41.8% |
| 2013 | -0.66 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | -0.86 | +30.3% |
| 2015 | -1.22 | +41.9% |
| 2016 | -2.32 | +90.2% |
| 2017 | 0.2 | -108.6% |
| 2018 | 0.12 | -40.0% |
| 2019 | 0.21 | +75.0% |
| 2020 | 0.76 | +261.9% |
| 2021 | 0.16 | -78.9% |
| 2022 | 0.51 | +218.8% |
| 2023 | 0.39 | -23.5% |
| 2024 | 0.23 | -41.0% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 0.23 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.07. (43 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 0.23 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.21, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.713 | -2.32 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.41 | 0.16 | 0.76 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
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- 56 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0.23 compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1219 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 497.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3083 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 12.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 12.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Sao Tome and Principe was 0.23 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 0.76 in 2020.
- What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.32 in 2016.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 56th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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