Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Vanuatu  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Vanuatu | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Oceania | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Port Vila | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 17° 45′ 0″ S | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 168° 19′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Vanuatu is 12,189 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Vanuatu is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 11,225 sq km. Vanuatu is around 12.64 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 12,189 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 11,225 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 4,706 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 4,334 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.5 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Port Vila | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Vanuatuan | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Bislama, English, French | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93.4 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Vanuatu are called Vanuatuan, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Vatu | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | VUV | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +678 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .vu | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | VU | ST |
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Yumi, Yumi, Yumi | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | We, We, We | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Dugong | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | None |
National Sport  | Cricket | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green and yellow | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 02:09 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+11 (Vanuatu Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+11 (Vanuatu Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Vanuatu is [02:09 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Vanuatu as of 2023 is estimated to be around 334,506, and the total population of São Tomé and Príncipe as of 2023 is estimated to be around 231,856.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Vanuatu had 102,650 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Vanuatu is 2.41% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.3 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.3 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.44 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Port-Vila | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 02:09 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 29.78 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 3.6 km/hr, 80 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 79 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.7 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 198.81 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 133.75 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 15.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (151 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 17 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.5 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 18.03 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Vanuatu, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 151 people per 100,000 people in Vanuatu, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 51.6 people per 100,000 people in São Tomé and Príncipe, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Vanuatu, spent [ 4.37% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of São Tomé and Príncipe, spent [ 7.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Vanuatu | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Vanuatu, are 1.29 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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