Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 11.71 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 11.71 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 18.6% on the previous year and up 130.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 94.88 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -21.37 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 10th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -0.2729 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 0.2736 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | -0.2729 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 1986 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -3978.9% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0.2505 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -0.2499 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 1990 | 94.88 % change on previous year | -38073.6% |
| 1991 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1992 | 0.2468 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1993 | -0.2462 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 1994 | 22.98 % change on previous year | -9436.9% |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0.252 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -0.2513 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0021 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | -21.37 % change on previous year | -1017722.6% |
| 2001 | -0.5199 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2002 | 11.58 % change on previous year | -2326.5% |
| 2003 | 11.12 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 14.94 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 2005 | 7.56 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 2006 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2007 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2008 | 9.81 % change on previous year | +237.9% |
| 2009 | 7.29 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2010 | 9.2 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 2011 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2012 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +91.6% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 3.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2018 | -4.85 % change on previous year | -376.1% |
| 2019 | 5.09 % change on previous year | -205.0% |
| 2020 | -4.1 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 2021 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -187.6% |
| 2022 | -11.81 % change on previous year | -428.5% |
| 2023 | 14.39 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 2024 | 11.71 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.15 % change on previous year | -0.2729 % change on previous year | 10.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 12.38 % change on previous year | -0.2513 % change on previous year | 94.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.7 % change on previous year | -21.37 % change on previous year | 14.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.79 % change on previous year | -4.85 % change on previous year | 9.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.76 % change on previous year | -11.81 % change on previous year | 14.39 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 7 Republic of Moldova 14.15 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Naoero 12.14 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Kiribati 12.02 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Malawi 11.56 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Lao People's Democratic Republic 11.36 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Turkmenistan 11.28 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 11.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 29.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 11.71 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 94.88 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.37 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 10th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.