Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 110.78 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Cape Verde, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde stood at 110.78. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde peaked at 189.92 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 110.78, in 2030.
Cape Verde ranks 170th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 171.7 | — |
| 1991 | 175.45 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 178.83 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 181.82 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 184.39 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 186.48 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 188.06 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 189.18 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 189.83 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 189.92 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 189.41 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 188.23 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 186.48 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 184.3 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 181.81 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 179.17 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 176.49 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 173.74 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 170.82 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 167.69 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 164.09 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 159.92 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 155.87 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 152.42 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 149.56 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 147.42 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 146.18 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 145.71 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 145.68 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 145.88 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 146.15 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 144.62 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 141.24 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 137.74 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 134.09 | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 130.22 | -2.9% |
| 2026 | 126.23 | -3.1% |
| 2027 | 122.24 | -3.2% |
| 2028 | 118.35 | -3.2% |
| 2029 | 114.55 | -3.2% |
| 2030 | 110.78 | -3.3% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 110.78 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 6% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 110.78 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 183.57 | 171.7 | 189.92 | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.81 | 167.69 | 189.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.27 | 145.68 | 164.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.54 | 114.55 | 146.15 | 10 |
| 2030s | 110.78 | 110.78 | 110.78 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
- 167 Western Sahara 140.44 compare
- 168 Vanuatu 133.22 compare
- 169 Belize 110.84 compare
- 171 Luxembourg 109.93 compare
- 172 Montenegro 102.79 compare
- 173 Sao Tome and Principe 94.27 compare
More gender data for Cape Verde
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.29 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 427.83 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 427.83 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3,105 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3,203 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3,106 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3,204 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3,108 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 3,206 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde was 110.78 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 189.92 in 1999.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 110.78 in 2030.
- How does Cape Verde rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Cape Verde ranks 170th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años 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.