A side-by-side look at Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa. Fertility is 3.60 births per woman in Sao Tome and Principe (2024) versus 2.21 in South Africa (2024). Population stands at 240.3K (2025) and 64.7M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $5.5K versus $13.6K.
| Indicator | Sao Tome and Principe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 3.60#39 | 2.21#94 |
| Population | 240.3K | 64.7M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $5.5K | $13.6K |
Topic pages: Sao Tome and Principe fertility · South Africa fertility · Sao Tome and Principe population · South Africa population
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birthrate.io, "Sao Tome and Principe vs South Africa". https://birthrate.io/compare/sao-tome-and-principe/south-africa (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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