Which has higher population, Cape Verde or Iceland?

Cape Verde, at 427.83 against 345.21 in Iceland as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Iceland?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Cape Verde vs Iceland: Population

Cape Verde

427.83

in 2030

Iceland

345.21

in 2030

Cape Verde rank

173rd

Iceland rank

175th

Population over time

Cape Verde
Iceland

How they compare

Cape Verde currently reports 427.83 against 345.21 in Iceland, a difference of 82.62.

That makes Cape Verde's figure about 1.2 times Iceland's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Cape Verde has been ahead every year.

Cape Verde ranks 173rd and Iceland ranks 175th of 188 countries.

Cape Verde has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Cape Verde	Iceland	Difference	Ahead
1990s	229.28	201.46	27.82	Cape Verde
2000s	301.48	232.51	68.97	Cape Verde
2010s	361.04	266.35	94.69	Cape Verde
2020s	394.21	323.24	70.98	Cape Verde
2030s	427.83	345.21	82.62	Cape Verde

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Cape Verde or Iceland?: Cape Verde, at 427.83 against 345.21 in Iceland as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Cape Verde and Iceland?: 82.62, with Cape Verde ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Iceland?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Cape Verde and Iceland rank globally for population?: Cape Verde ranks 173rd and Iceland ranks 175th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.