Republic of Cabo Verde
Capital: Praia
Population: 522,331
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Cabo Verde is an island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the west coast of Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands, with the capital and largest city being Praia, located on Santiago Island. Cabo Verde has a stable democracy, a developing economy, and relies heavily on tourism, remittances, and services. The country has a rich Creole culture, influenced by Portuguese and African heritage. Due to its strategic location, Cabo Verde has historically been an important hub for trade and maritime routes. It is a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
Growth Rate
0.491
%
Fertility Rate
1.522
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.059
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76.06
years
Total Population in Cabo Verde
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Cabo Verde.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-2.347
(+0.064)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.