Head of government, São Tomé and Príncipe

Title: Primeiro-Ministro e Chefe do Governo

Current holder

Américo d'Oliveira dos Ramos

In office since 14 Jan 2025.

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Who is the Head of government of São Tomé and Príncipe?

Américo d'Oliveira dos Ramos is the Head of government of São Tomé and Príncipe, in office since 14 Jan 2025.

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Sources: Government of São Tomé and Príncipe (official portal) (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

São Tomé and Príncipe in numbers

Population (2025): 0.2 million; 52nd largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 4,084 US$; 15th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 11.1%; 13th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 9.1%; 19th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 59.1%; 24th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 69.9 years; 9th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2019): 87.4%; 11th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 75; 6th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of government, São Tomé and Príncipe. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/sao-tome-and-principe/head-of-government