Cape Verde

Republic of Cabo Verde

"An Atlantic island nation off West Africa, known for its Creole culture and music."

Western Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Semi‑Presidential Republic

Capital City

Praia

14.92°, -23.52°

Official Languages

Portuguese

Population

522.33K

Total Area

4.03K km²

Population Density

129.51 people per km²

Currency

Cape Verdean escudo

Esc

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#166
522,331

Total Population+0.5%

2023
#74
76.1 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#162
68.0%

Urban Population

2023
#136
1.52

Fertility Rate

2023
#112
73.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#166
$2.5B

GDP+5.5%

2023
#115
$4.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#24
1%

Inflation

2024
#153
11.9%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#135
42.4

Gini Index

2015

Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Verde

What is the capital of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde's capital city is Praia.

What is the population of Cape Verde?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Cape Verde is approximately 522.33K people. This makes it the 166th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Cape Verde?

Cape Verde spans a total area of approximately 4,033 square kilometers (1,557.15 square miles).

Which continent is Cape Verde in?

Cape Verde is located in Africa, specifically within the Western Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Cape Verde?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cape Verde is approximately $2.53B USD. This ranks Cape Verde as the 166th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.