Share of total deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory). Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | NCD Share of Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 59.3% |
| 2020 | 62.1% |
| 2019 | 66.2% |
| 2015 | 58% |
| 2010 | 51.1% |
| 2000 | 38% |
140 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Sao Tome and Principe, grouped by topic.