São Tomé and Príncipe

Country in Africa

In brief

All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1 (2024). World rank 22 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 9 of 53. Protected areas: 0.2% (2025). World rank 194 of 213 (1 = best); in Africa, 49 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.9% (2022). World rank 28 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 16 of 53.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 15.1 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.6 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 57.6% 2024
Protected areas: 0.2% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 9,633 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.9% 2022