Number of international inbound tourists (overnight visitors). Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Tourist Arrivals |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 33.4K |
| 2017 | 28.9K |
| 2016 | 28.9K |
| 2015 | 25.6K |
| 2011 | 12.2K |
| 2010 | 8K |
| 2009 | 15.2K |
| 2008 | 14.5K |
| 2007 | 11.8K |
| 2006 | 12.3K |
| 2005 | 15.8K |
| 2004 | 10.6K |
140 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Sao Tome and Principe, grouped by topic.