Rank #33 by World Population
🇨🇻Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde has a population of 522,331, ranking #33 in the world. The capital is Praia. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Upper middle income
522,331
Population
#33
World Rank
76.1
Life Expectancy
$4,795
GDP Per Capita
Cabo Verde, #33 by world population
Cabo Verde Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Cabo Verde had a population of 210,024 in 1960 and 524,877 in 2024, a 2.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 524,877 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.45%.
524,877
Population (2024)
210,024
Population (1960)
524,877
Peak (2024)
1.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 210,024 |
| 1961 | 215,087 |
| 1962 | 221,919 |
| 1963 | 229,373 |
| 1964 | 237,006 |
| 1965 | 244,856 |
| 1966 | 252,976 |
| 1967 | 261,404 |
| 1968 | 270,164 |
| 1969 | 279,248 |
| 1970 | 287,885 |
| 1971 | 294,046 |
| 1972 | 297,386 |
| 1973 | 299,881 |
| 1974 | 302,570 |
| 1975 | 305,847 |
| 1976 | 309,455 |
| 1977 | 312,834 |
| 1978 | 316,147 |
| 1979 | 319,480 |
| 1980 | 323,301 |
| 1981 | 327,846 |
| 1982 | 332,724 |
| 1983 | 337,654 |
| 1984 | 342,505 |
| 1985 | 347,365 |
| 1986 | 352,312 |
| 1987 | 357,302 |
| 1988 | 362,329 |
| 1989 | 367,803 |
| 1990 | 375,428 |
| 1991 | 384,586 |
| 1992 | 393,415 |
| 1993 | 401,965 |
| 1994 | 410,228 |
| 1995 | 418,104 |
| 1996 | 425,581 |
| 1997 | 432,798 |
| 1998 | 439,784 |
| 1999 | 446,519 |
| 2000 | 453,317 |
| 2001 | 460,293 |
| 2002 | 467,046 |
| 2003 | 473,383 |
| 2004 | 479,370 |
| 2005 | 485,115 |
| 2006 | 490,728 |
| 2007 | 496,190 |
| 2008 | 501,355 |
| 2009 | 506,141 |
| 2010 | 509,784 |
| 2011 | 511,447 |
| 2012 | 511,955 |
| 2013 | 512,225 |
| 2014 | 512,326 |
| 2015 | 512,394 |
| 2016 | 512,554 |
| 2017 | 512,893 |
| 2018 | 513,415 |
| 2019 | 514,104 |
| 2020 | 514,679 |
| 2021 | 516,649 |
| 2022 | 519,741 |
| 2023 | 522,331 |
| 2024 | 524,877 |
Demographics
| Population | 522,331 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.50% |
| Urban Population | 75.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.52 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 76.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 11.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$4,795
GDP Per Capita
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
95.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
180,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.73
Physicians per 1,000
4.3%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
11.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
98.6%
Electricity Access
73.3%
Internet Users
114
Mobile Subs per 100
129.6
People per km2
-1,226
Net Migration
Environment
11.6%
Forest Area
Cabo Verde Climate
Cabo Verde has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F) and receives about 223 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.1°C
Avg Temp
223
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 2 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 1 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 0 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 0 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 0 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 10 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 67 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 96 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 37 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 6 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 4 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cabo Verde
The most comfortable months to visit Cabo Verde are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cabo Verde has a population of 522,331, ranking #33 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.50%.
Life expectancy in Cabo Verde is 76.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 11.0 per 1,000 live births.
Cabo Verde's GDP per capita is $4,795. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
75.9% of Cabo Verde's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 129.6 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Cabo Verde is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Cabo Verde are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Cabo Verde has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C and about 223 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically September and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Cabo Verde is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 522,331. The population is growing slowly, about 0.5% annually.
GDP per capita is about $4,795 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 76.1 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 75.9% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.