São Tomé and Príncipe Ranking
São Tomé and Príncipe scores 8.2/100, ranked #187 of 195 countries. Nine-component breakdown of the national-power model (National Power methodology): absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, trajectory.
POWER 8.2/100 #187 / 195
Momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).
Stronger than 4% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #185 | Dominica | 8.4/100 |
| #186 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8.2/100 |
| #187 | São Tomé and Príncipe (you) | 8.2/100 |
| #188 | Kiribati | 8.1/100 |
| #189 | Liechtenstein | 8.1/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 36.5 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 12.5 |
| Power conversion | 48.8 |
| Resilience | 43.7 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 38.8 |
| Trajectory | 26.4 |
Model vintage: National Power methodology, latest published calculation of 2026-10-03. Indicator years are source-reported dates — a disclosed-vintage snapshot, not point-in-time data. A dash means no data: the model applies no adjustment rather than a zero.
Full analysis: why São Tomé and Príncipe ranks #187
Why São Tomé and Príncipe ranks #187
São Tomé and Príncipe scores 8.2 out of 100 and ranks #187 among 195 countries, between Saint Kitts and Nevis above and Kiribati below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Sovereignty at 57.5.
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0: graded on patchy data (86% complete) — read the score as an order of magnitude; a current-account deficit of $0 billion (10.4% of GDP) — living beyond its means
Trajectory
Quarterly momentum reads 0. The quarter's signal was silence: no major domestic development, no external shock, no diplomatic breakthrough. The Trajectory component itself scores 26.4. On the military board the country stands at 31.8, ranked #122. Head of government: Carlos Vila Nova (President).
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São Tomé and Príncipe ranks #187 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 8.2/100. Its strongest component is Sovereignty at 57.5, while Reach is weakest at 8.0. The Bureau's nine-component model covers absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, and trajectory.
Where does São Tomé and Príncipe rank?
São Tomé and Príncipe ranks #187 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 8.2/100.
What is São Tomé and Príncipe's military power score?
São Tomé and Príncipe's military power score is 31.83/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.