Digital Adoption in São Tomé and Príncipe
59.1% internet use · EGDI rank 154 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for São Tomé and Príncipe, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in São Tomé and Príncipe is reported at 59.1% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | São Tomé and Príncipe | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 59.1% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | São Tomé and Príncipe | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | N/A | No comparable 2024 value |
Digital Government
São Tomé and Príncipe ranked 154 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.4308 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.4308 |
| Global rank | 154 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
São Tomé and Príncipe vs. Region and World
São Tomé and Príncipe is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | São Tomé and Príncipe | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 59.1% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 59.1% in 2024, compared with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa headline of 36%.
- No comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership percentage is available, so the page does not estimate one.
- São Tomé and Príncipe ranked 154th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in São Tomé and Príncipe use the internet?
59.1% in 2024.
What is São Tomé and Príncipe's UN E-Government ranking?
São Tomé and Príncipe ranked 154 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4308.
How developed is digital government in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe ranked 154 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4308.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; the World Bank republishes the underlying ITU series.
Financial-inclusion indicators. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.