Annual freshwater withdrawals as a share of internal renewable water resources — a water-stress indicator. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Freshwater Withdrawals |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.5% |
140 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Sao Tome and Principe, grouped by topic.