Samoa vs São Tomé and Príncipe: What the Numbers Mean

Samoa has a population of 219,306 and is growing at 0.87% per year.São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of 240,254 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 20,948 people, with São Tomé and Príncipe in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Samoa has a density of 77 people per km² across 2,842 km², while São Tomé and Príncipe has a density of 249 people per km² across 964 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.