Population

AngolavsSao Tome and Principe
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Angola is higher
Nominal GDP
Angola is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Angola’s population is about 161× that of Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 37,650,313.
Surface area
Angola’s surface area is about 1,299× that of Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 1,245,740 km².
Population density
Sao Tome and Principe’s population density is 707% higher than that of Angola, a difference of 215 /km².
Nominal GDP
Angola’s nominal GDP is about 123× that of Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of $100.18 billion.
GDP per capita
Sao Tome and Principe’s GDP per capita is 31% higher than that of Angola, a difference of $825.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Luanda
Sao Tome
Population
37,885,849
235,536
Surface area
1,246,700 km²
960 km²
Population density
30.4 /km²
245 /km²
Nominal GDP
$101.00 billion · 2024
$822.2 million · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,666 · 2024
$3,491 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Currency
Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz
Dobra · STN · Db
Nationality
Angolan
Sao Tomean
Phone code
+244
+239
Internet domain
.ao
.st
ISO codes
AO / AGO
ST / STP
Time zone
Africa/Luanda
Africa/Sao_Tome
Native name
Angola
São Tomé e Príncipe
| Measure | Angola | Sao Tome and Principe |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Luanda | Sao Tome |
| Population | 37,885,849 | 235,536 |
| Surface area | 1,246,700 km² | 960 km² |
| Population density | 30.4 /km² | 245 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $101.00 billion · 2024 | $822.2 million · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,666 · 2024 | $3,491 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz | Dobra · STN · Db |
| Nationality | Angolan | Sao Tomean |
| Phone code | +244 | +239 |
| Internet domain | .ao | .st |
| ISO codes | AO / AGO | ST / STP |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| Native name | Angola | São Tomé e Príncipe |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Angola
Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.
Full Angola profile →About Sao Tome and Principe
São Tomé and Príncipe, a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa, comprises two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islets. It is Africa's second-smallest country.
Full Sao Tome and Principe profile →Angola & Sao Tome and Principe: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Angola?
The capital of Angola is Luanda.
What is the population of Angola?
Angola has a recorded population of approximately 37,885,849 people.
How big is Angola?
Angola covers an area of about 1,246,700 km².
What is the population density of Angola?
Angola has a population density of roughly 30.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Angola?
Angola has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $101.00 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Angola?
Angola has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,666.
What currency is used in Angola?
Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA), with the symbol Kz.
Where is Angola located?
Angola is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from Angola called?
People from Angola are referred to as Angolan.
What is the phone calling code for Angola?
The international dialing code for Angola is +244.
What is the internet domain for Angola?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Angola is .ao.
What time zone is Angola in?
Angola uses the Africa/Luanda time zone.
What is Angola known for?
Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.
What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?
The capital of Sao Tome and Principe is Sao Tome.
What is the population of Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has a recorded population of approximately 235,536 people.
How big is Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe covers an area of about 960 km².
What is the population density of Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has a population density of roughly 245 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $822.2 million as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,491.
What currency is used in Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe uses the Dobra (STN), with the symbol Db.
Where is Sao Tome and Principe located?
Sao Tome and Principe is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Sao Tome and Principe?
The native name of Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé e Príncipe.
What are people from Sao Tome and Principe called?
People from Sao Tome and Principe are referred to as Sao Tomean.
What is the phone calling code for Sao Tome and Principe?
The international dialing code for Sao Tome and Principe is +239.
What is the internet domain for Sao Tome and Principe?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sao Tome and Principe is .st.
What time zone is Sao Tome and Principe in?
Sao Tome and Principe uses the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone.
What is Sao Tome and Principe known for?
São Tomé and Príncipe, a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa, comprises two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islets. It is Africa's second-smallest country.