2001 in São Tomé and Príncipe

The following lists events that happened during 2001 in the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Incumbents

 * President: Miguel Trovoada
 * Prime Minister: Miguel Trovoada (until 2 September), Fradique de Menezes (from 3 September)

Events

 * 21 February: the Joint Development Authority with Nigeria was signed
 * 26 April: the Maritime border agreement with Gabon was signed
 * 29 July: The presidential election took place
 * Force for Change Democratic Movement – Liberal Party (MDFM-PL) founded
 * 3 September: Fradique de Menezes becomes president of São Tomé and Príncipe
 * 8 December: Fradique de Menezes issued a decree dissolving the Parliament

Sports

 * Bairros Unidos FC won the São Tomé and Príncipe Football Championship