Head of state, São Tomé and Príncipe

Title: President

Current holder

Carlos Manuel Vila Nova

In office since 2 Oct 2021.

Career

President of São Tomé and Príncipe (2021 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Predecessor: Evaristo Carvalho (from Wikidata)

Frequently asked questions

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

Carlos Manuel Vila Nova is the Head of state of São Tomé and Príncipe, in office since 2 Oct 2021.

Who was the Head of state of São Tomé and Príncipe before Carlos Manuel Vila Nova?

Evaristo Carvalho held the office before Carlos Manuel Vila Nova.

When was Carlos Manuel Vila Nova born?

Carlos Manuel Vila Nova was born in 1959-07-27, in Neves, according to Wikidata.

Where did Carlos Manuel Vila Nova study?

Carlos Manuel Vila Nova studied at University of Oran, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Carlos Manuel Vila Nova belong to?

Carlos Manuel Vila Nova is listed as a member of Independent Democratic Action on Wikidata.

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Sources: Tribunal Constitucional de São Tomé e Príncipe (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 state, São Tomé and Príncipe. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/sao-tome-and-principe/head-of-state