CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 3 in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is unchanged from 3 in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 3 (unchanged since). The highest value since 2005 was 3 in 2005, the lowest 2.5 in 2009. Sao Tome and Principe ranked 48th highest of the 78 countries in this dataset in 2025; Rwanda ranked first.
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CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) tracks changes in the price level of goods and services in Sao Tome and Principe. It serves as a primary gauge of purchasing power and cost of living, directly affecting consumer budgets, wage negotiations, and central bank interest rate decisions. Economists distinguish between "headline" inflation (all items) and "core" inflation (excluding volatile food and energy prices) to better understand underlying price trends. In Sao Tome and Principe, this metric is calculated by statistical agencies through regular surveys of thousands of retail prices across urban and rural areas. The resulting index allows comparisons over time: a value of 120 compared to a base of 100 means prices have risen 20% since the base period. Policymakers typically target a modest positive inflation rate (often around 2%) rather than zero, believing this encourages spending and investment while providing a buffer against deflation.
CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 3 in 2025, according to World Bank.
The latest value is unchanged from 3 in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 3 (unchanged since).
Sao Tome and Principe ranked 48th highest of the 78 countries in this dataset in 2025; Rwanda ranked first.
The highest value since 2005 was 3 in 2005, the lowest 2.5 in 2009.
| Indicator | CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) |
|---|---|
| Country | Sao Tome and Principe |
| Category | Macroeconomics |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) — Sao Tome and Principe [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-breg-xq/STP. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.BREG.XQ
World Bank. "CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) — Sao Tome and Principe." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-breg-xq/STP. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.BREG.XQ.
World Bank. 2026. "CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) — Sao Tome and Principe." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-breg-xq/STP. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.BREG.XQ.
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author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{CPIA business regulatory environment rating (1=low to 6=high) --- Sao Tome and Principe}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-breg-xq/STP},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.BREG.XQ}
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