What is the population of Cape Verde in 2026?
Cape Verde has a population of 527,326 people (2025 estimate), which is 175th in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Cabo Verde
Population 2025
527,326
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.47%
+2,457 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
130/km²
4,030 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
29.0 years
Life expectancy 76.2 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Cape Verde
With a population of 527,326, Cape Verde ranks 173rd globally and spans 4,030 km² across Africa. The nation achieved independence in 1975 and operates as a parliamentary republic, using the Cape Verdean escudo as currency and Portuguese as its official language. The capital is Praia.
The population is notably urban, with 78% living in cities, and is growing at a modest 0.5% annually. The median age of 29 years reflects a relatively young demographic, though the fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman is below replacement level. Life expectancy stands at 76.2 years. With a population density of 130 people per km², the nation is moderately populated for its land area.
GDP per capita reaches $5,796, positioning the economy at a lower-middle income level.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Praia
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- CV · CPV
- Demonym
- Cape Verdian
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE Esc)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1975
- Time zone
- UTC−01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +238
- Internet TLD
- .cv
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- Portuguese
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Cape Verde: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Cape Verde: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 25.5%
- Age 15–64
- 67.6%
- Age 65+
- 6.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 1 | 5 |
| 95-99 | 19 | 70 |
| 90-94 | 140 | 448 |
| 85-89 | 560 | 1,467 |
| 80-84 | 1,091 | 2,393 |
| 75-79 | 2,228 | 3,906 |
| 70-74 | 3,873 | 5,680 |
| 65-69 | 6,215 | 7,904 |
| 60-64 | 9,278 | 10,153 |
| 55-59 | 11,060 | 11,398 |
| 50-54 | 11,889 | 11,233 |
| 45-49 | 14,938 | 13,290 |
| 40-44 | 19,041 | 17,093 |
| 35-39 | 22,793 | 21,323 |
| 30-34 | 24,658 | 22,848 |
| 25-29 | 22,859 | 20,697 |
| 20-24 | 22,519 | 19,721 |
| 15-19 | 24,930 | 23,067 |
| 10-14 | 25,583 | 23,939 |
| 5-9 | 24,956 | 23,781 |
| 0-4 | 18,316 | 17,518 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 184,972 |
| 1960 | 210,024 |
| 1970 | 287,885 |
| 1980 | 323,301 |
| 1990 | 375,428 |
| 2000 | 453,317 |
| 2010 | 509,784 |
| 2020 | 514,679 |
| 2030 | 538,614 |
| 2040 | 557,374 |
| 2050 | 566,134 |
| 2060 | 558,428 |
| 2070 | 534,406 |
| 2080 | 501,052 |
| 2090 | 459,735 |
| 2100 | 416,940 |
How Cape Verde Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Cape Verde527K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Cape Verde | 527K |
Cape Verde Population FAQ
Is the population of Cape Verde growing or shrinking?
Cape Verde's population is growing at +0.47% per year, a change of roughly 2,457 people annually.
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
How densely populated is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has 130/km² across 4,030 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Cape Verde?
Life expectancy at birth in Cape Verde is 76.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in Cape Verde?
The median age in Cape Verde is 29.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde is in Africa.