Who moves to Sao Tome and Principe
1.9K people have chosen Sao Tome and Principe for relocation — #221 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Sao Tome and Principe? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 84% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 1115 |
| Angola | 292 |
| Gabon | 192 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 118 |
| Portugal | 95 |
| Mozambique | 93 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Sao Tome and Principe.
Cape Verde is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Cape Verde accounts for 59% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 15%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 78% to 59%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5483 |
| 1995 | 4846 |
| 2000 | 4277 |
| 2005 | 3360 |
| 2010 | 2640 |
| 2015 | 2338 |
| 2020 | 2084 |
| 2024 | 1905 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Cape Verde | Angola | Gabon | Equatorial Guinea | Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4250 | 468 | 11 | 305 | 206 |
| 1995 | 3343 | 556 | 221 | 286 | 212 |
| 2000 | 2488 | 654 | 436 | 268 | 218 |
| 2005 | 1956 | 514 | 342 | 210 | 171 |
| 2010 | 1538 | 404 | 268 | 165 | 134 |
| 2015 | 1363 | 358 | 237 | 146 | 118 |
| 2020 | 1220 | 319 | 210 | 129 | 104 |
| 2024 | 1115 | 292 | 192 | 118 | 95 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Sao Tome and Principe as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Sao Tome and Principe