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
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Cabo Verde in global context
Cabo Verde is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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