2023
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GDP
$12.4BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
2.56%CURRENT US$
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2023
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$679MCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
154%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$4,168CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
-22%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC
$2,941CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH
113%CURRENT US$
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About

Namibia-Sao Tome and Principe Trade: In 2023, Namibia exported $10.7k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products that Namibia exported to Sao Tome and Principe were Unpackaged Medicaments ($3.58k), Fake Hair ($3.09k), and Non-Retail Artificial Staple Fibers Sewing Thread ($1.35k). Over the past 6 years the exports of Namibia to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 27.6%, from $74.8k in 2017 to $10.7k in 2023.

In 2023, Namibia did not export any services to Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe-Namibia Trade: In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe exported $333 to Namibia. The main products that Sao Tome and Principe exported to Namibia were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($333). Over the past 6 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Namibia have increased at an annualized rate of 12.1%,  from $188 in 2017 to $333 in 2023.

In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any services to Namibia.

Comparison In 2023,  Namibia ranked 98 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.74),  and 124 in total exports ($6.28B). That same year, Sao Tome and Principe ranked 202 in total exports ($57.1M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Namibia exported $10.7k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products exported from Namibia to Sao Tome and Principe were Unpackaged Medicaments ($3.58k), Fake Hair ($3.09k), and Non-Retail Artificial Staple Fibers Sewing Thread ($1.35k). During the last 6 years the exports of Namibia to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 27.6%, from $74.8k in 2017 to $10.7k in 2023.

In 2018, Sao Tome and Principe exported $333 to Namibia. The main products exported from Sao Tome and Principe to Namibia were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($333). During the last 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Namibia have increased at an annualized rate of 12.1%, from $188 in 2023 to $333 in 2018.

Exports from Namibia (Flag) to Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) to Namibia (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Namibia (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag)

Namibia Exports

Date

Market Competitiveness

Color
Namibia
Top Destination
South Africa$1.71B
Sao Tome and Principe
Top Destination
Pakistan$30.8M

This map shows whether countries import more from Namibia or Sao Tome and Principe. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Namibia and Sao Tome and Principe or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Namibia than Sao Tome and Principe included South Africa ($1.71B), China ($752M), and Botswana ($504M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Sao Tome and Principe than Namibia included Pakistan ($30.8M), Guyana ($1.36M), and Estonia ($75k).

Difference in imports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Namibia (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Namibia - Sao Tome and Principe

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Namibia and Sao Tome and Principe by product, considering products traded by both, Namibia and Sao Tome and Principe.

During 2023, Namibia had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Chemical Products ($3.93k), Footwear and Headwear ($3.6k), and Textiles ($2.03k).

During 2018, Sao Tome and Principe had a large net trade with Namibia in the exports of Transportation ($333).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Namibia and Sao Tome and Principe. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Namibia indicates it has a comparative advantage over Sao Tome and Principe. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Sao Tome and Principe indicates it has a comparative advantage over Namibia.

Product Space of Namibia (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

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