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São Tomé and Principe

Region Africa Subregion Middle Africa Income Lower middle income ISO STP

São Tomé and Principe sits mid-pack overall, with governance the main pressure.

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Standing risk

How risky is São Tomé and Principe, overall?

The composite and its five dimensions. Higher means more risk.

Composite risk
Medium
43 / 100
Very lowLowMediumHighCritical
  1. Climate
    Very low
    19 / 100
  2. Nature
    Low
    26 / 100
    ▼ -0.7 5y
  3. Social
    Low
    36 / 100
  4. Governance
    High
    73 / 100
  5. Adaptation
    High
    63 / 100
    ▼ -1.6 5y
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Trajectory

How São Tomé and Principe's risk has shifted

Observed risk across the available record, against world and regional averages. Higher means more risk.

Hazard exposure

Which hazards threaten São Tomé and Principe most?

Physical hazard intensity. INFORM Risk Index, 0 to 10.

Flood
Very low
0.0 / 10
Indicators

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How does São Tomé and Principe compare to its neighbours?

Risk-ranked against its cohorts. Click any country to open its page.

subregion
Middle Africa
#1 of 9median 55
  1. 1São Tomé and PrincipeMedium 43
  2. 2GabonMedium 48
  3. 3Eq. GuineaMedium 49
  4. 4AngolaMedium 51
  5. 5CameroonMedium 55
  6. 6CongoMedium 56
  7. 7Dem. Rep. CongoHigh 61
  8. 8Central African Rep.High 64
  9. 9ChadHigh 66
region
Africa
#5 of 54median 53
  1. 1MauritiusLow 34
  2. 2SeychellesLow 36
  3. 3Cabo VerdeLow 38
  4. 4South AfricaMedium 41
  5. 5São Tomé and PrincipeMedium 43
  6. 6BotswanaMedium 44
  7. 7RwandaMedium 45
  8. 8TunisiaMedium 46
  9. 9eSwatiniMedium 46
  10. 10NamibiaMedium 47
income group
Lower middle income
#9 of 53median 49
  1. 5GeorgiaMedium 42
  2. 6SamoaMedium 42
  3. 7NauruMedium 42
  4. 8BelizeMedium 43
  5. 9São Tomé and PrincipeMedium 43
  6. 10ArmeniaMedium 44
  7. 11ParaguayMedium 45
  8. 12AlbaniaMedium 45
  9. 13MongoliaMedium 45
  10. 14TongaMedium 46

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FAQ

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How risky is São Tomé and Principe?
São Tomé and Principe sits mid-pack overall, with governance the main pressure. Its overall risk score is 43 out of 100 (medium), blended from World Bank, INFORM Risk Index and ND-GAIN Country Index.
What drives São Tomé and Principe's risk?
São Tomé and Principe's highest pressures are governance (73, high) and adaptation (63). Its strongest area is climate (19).
How might São Tomé and Principe's climate change by 2080?
Under a high-emissions scenario (SSP5-8.5), about 58% of São Tomé and Principe's land shifts toward a warmer climate zone by 2080, lifting its climate-hazard pressure index from 76 to 76 out of 100. This Koppen-based outlook is a separate, forward-looking measure from the historical ND-GAIN scores.
When was São Tomé and Principe's risk data last updated?
Updated June 2026, drawing on World Bank, INFORM Risk Index and ND-GAIN Country Index.