🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Cape Verde (Africa) has a population of 527,326 (2025), ranking 170 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Cape Verde: $5,796 /inh. (2025), ranking 133 out of 211. Economic growth is 6.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 11.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Cape Verde, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Cape Verde, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Budget balance (150/158), Male suicide rate (172/183), Suicide rate (166/183).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Cape Verde has $5,796 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Cape Verde has 11.9 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Cape Verde has 2.3 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Cape Verde has 6.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 5.8 % | 2025 | 20 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 17.7 % | 2021 | 30 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 6.3 % | 2025 | 33 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,210 /inh. | 2021 | 111 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $5,590 /inh. | 2025 | 127 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $5,796 /inh. | 2025 | 133 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $12,165 /inh. | 2025 | 134 of 201 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $6.4B | 2025 | 172 of 201 |
| GDP | $3.1B | 2025 | 181 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 94.2 % | 2025 | 29 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.7 % | 2025 | 54 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 5.9 % | 2025 | 61 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 97.86 LCU/$ | 2025 | 67 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.3 % | 2025 | 75 of 191 |
| Lending interest rate | 7.7 % | 2025 | 86 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 23.1 % | 2025 | 57 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 67.7 % | 2025 | 68 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 38.5 % | 2025 | 82 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 9.2 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 57 % | 2025 | 128 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 50.2 % | 2025 | 137 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 11.9 % | 2025 | 160 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 28.4 % | 2025 | 163 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 3.6 % | 2025 | 50 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 53.4 % | 2025 | 74 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 95.3 % | 2025 | 74 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 42 % | 2025 | 78 of 192 |
| Services exports | $916.6M | 2025 | 140 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 1.2 % | 2023 | 156 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $96M | 2025 | 184 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 11.7 % | 2025 | 23 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 5 % | 2025 | 42 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 4.1 % | 2023 | 50 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $153.9M | 2025 | 146 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $169M | 2020 | 147 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 180,000 arr. | 2020 | 161 of 202 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 22.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 30.9 % | 2020 | 57 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 18.4 % | 2020 | 63 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 22.7 % | 2020 | 81 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2011 | 139 of 155 |
| Military spending | 0.7 % | 2025 | 144 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -9.4 % | 2020 | 150 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 8.7 months | 2025 | 23 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 54 % | 2025 | 68 of 184 |
| External debt | 86.9 % | 2024 | 108 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $1.3B | 2025 | 141 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 67.9 % | 2025 | 43 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 71.1 % | 2025 | 57 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 21.1 % | 2025 | 96 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 % | 2025 | 110 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 17.4 % | 2025 | 147 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 5.2 % | 2025 | 154 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 10.7 % | 2025 | 183 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 103.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 31 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.9 % | 2025 | 31 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68.2 % | 2025 | 48 of 213 |
| Urban population | 77.6 % | 2025 | 65 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 24.7 % | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 91.4 % | 2010 | 112 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 7.2 % | 2025 | 121 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 27.9 yrs | 2023 | 142 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 46.7 per 100 | 2025 | 166 of 213 |
| Population | 527,326 inhab. | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 179 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.1 % | 2025 | 183 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 65.9 yrs | 2023 | 70 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 11.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 80 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 10.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 86 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 89 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.4 yrs | 2024 | 94 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 73.1 yrs | 2024 | 94 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.2 yrs | 2024 | 96 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 12.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 114 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.47 % | 2025 | 137 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.51 children/woman | 2024 | 147 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 26.8 per 100,000 | 2019 | 148 of 188 |
| Suicide rate | 19.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 166 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 37.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 172 of 183 |
| Death rate | 5.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 186 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles vaccination | 95 % | 2024 | 60 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 25.7 % | 2023 | 84 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2.2 per 1,000 | 2022 | 98 of 190 |
| Undernourishment | 8.1 % | 2024 | 105 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 5.8 % | 2023 | 106 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.9 % | 2024 | 108 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 47 per 100,000 | 2024 | 110 of 206 |
| Physicians | 0.73 per 1,000 | 2023 | 129 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.8 per 1,000 | 2023 | 141 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 92.3 % | 2024 | 144 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 83.1 % | 2024 | 146 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 3.4 % | 2024 | 156 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 10.4 % | 2024 | 36 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 15.9 % | 2024 | 36 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 8.8 % | 2024 | 49 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.8 % | 2024 | 58 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 16.7 % | 2024 | 60 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 161.6 cm | 2014 | 65 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 173.2 cm | 2014 | 72 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.9 % | 2024 | 75 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 24.9 % | 2024 | 92 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.1 L/person | 2024 | 110 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 123 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 134 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 20.6 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 78.3 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.42 | 2003 | 99 of 205 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.8 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.1 % | 2024 | 130 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.3 % | 2020 | 139 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 192 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.08 | 2003 | 193 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 32.3 % | 2015 | 31 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 14.6 % | 2015 | 122 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.7 % | 2015 | 126 of 169 |
| Gini index | 42.4 | 2015 | 139 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 130.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 82 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 965 km | 2026 | 83 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 15.1 ° | 2026 | 130 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 4,030 km² | 2024 | 167 of 212 |
| Total area | 4,030 km² | 2024 | 169 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 2,829 m | 2026 | 78 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 6.5 % | 2015 | 147 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 577 m³/inh. | 2022 | 151 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 228 mm | 2022 | 161 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 18 % | 2024 | 60 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 17.6 % | 2025 | 102 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 24.8 % | 2024 | 133 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 12.5 % | 2024 | 152 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.75 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.63 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.56 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.46 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.84 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.85 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.68 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.23 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.87 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.91 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.87 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.86 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 39 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.88 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.87 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 62 pts | 2024 | 35 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.91 | 2025 | 42 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.88 | 2025 | 48 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.8 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.86 | 2025 | 53 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.02 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.29 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.51 | 2025 | 64 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.45 | 2025 | 74 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.01 | 2025 | 94 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 44.4 % | 2025 | 17 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,975 | 2025 | 21 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7.8 % | 2005 | 33 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 12.5 % | 2025 | 139 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 85.5 /100 | 2025 | 57 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 75 /100 | 2025 | 74 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 78 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 108 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 3.8 pts | 2025 | 72 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 7 per 100,000 | 2020 | 142 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 54.6 % | 2018 | 61 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 16.7 % | 2005 | 73 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 40 per 100,000 | 2023 | 90 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 97.3 % | 2018 | 116 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 37.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 128 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.5 /10 | 2024 | 29 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 20.9 % | 2015 | 52 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 60.3 % | 2023 | 93 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $147 | 2024 | 112 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $282 | 2024 | 123 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 8.4 % | 2018 | 42 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has about 527,326 inhabitants (2025), ranking 170 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?
GDP per capita is $5,796 /inh. (2025): Cape Verde ranks 133 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Cape Verde?
Annual inflation is 2.3 % (2025); Cape Verde ranks 75 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Cape Verde?
The unemployment rate is 11.9 % (2025); Cape Verde ranks 160 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Cape Verde stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Cape Verde has $5,796 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Cape Verde come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.