Minimal public transport infrastructure with no metro, trains, or organized bus services. Minibus taxis (shared vans) dominate inter-city travel with no fixed routes or schedules. Yellow shared taxis operate within cities with negotiated fares. Limited accessibility and unreliable service characterize the system.

Limited road network of approximately 320 km with significant maintenance challenges. Only 218 km paved; 102 km unpaved. Three primary highways (EN1, EN2, EN3) connect major towns. Poor condition, especially during rainy season, with obsolete signage and limited street lighting. EN-1 rehabilitation project improving climate resilience.

Limited internet infrastructure with undersea fiber optic cable connection established in 2012. Speeds remain low with significant urban-rural divide. Mobile internet available but unreliable in remote areas. Ongoing investment in telecommunications diversification but infrastructure remains underdeveloped.

Avg: 8.5+ Mbps • Undersea fiber cable connected since 2012; limited terrestrial fiber distribution, primarily urban areas

Four airports total with São Tomé International Airport as primary hub. Limited international route network with connections mainly to regional African destinations and Portugal. Airport expansion project underway (2024+) to increase capacity and international connectivity. Domestic inter-island flights available but limited frequency.