Population in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Population was 427.83 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Cape Verde, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in Cape Verde stood at 427.83. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Cape Verde peaked at 427.83 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 203.73, in 1990.
Cape Verde ranks 173rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 203.73 | — |
| 1991 | 209.14 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 214.59 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 220.15 | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 225.84 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 231.62 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 237.52 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 243.62 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 249.95 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 256.6 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 263.91 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 272.06 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 280.57 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 289.08 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 297.56 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 305.95 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 314.24 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 322.45 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 330.54 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 338.45 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 345.69 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 351.53 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 356.08 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 359.8 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 362.77 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 364.98 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 366.38 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 367.18 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 367.74 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 368.23 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 368.53 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 372.03 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 378.5 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 384.59 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 390.79 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 397.1 | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 403.4 | +1.6% |
| 2027 | 409.63 | +1.5% |
| 2028 | 415.77 | +1.5% |
| 2029 | 421.8 | +1.4% |
| 2030 | 427.83 | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 229.28 | 203.73 | 256.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 301.48 | 263.91 | 338.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 361.04 | 345.69 | 368.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 394.21 | 368.53 | 421.8 | 10 |
| 2030s | 427.83 | 427.83 | 427.83 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More gender data for Cape Verde
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 110.78 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.29 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 427.83 (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)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 3,117 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Cape Verde?
- Population in Cape Verde was 427.83 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 427.83 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 203.73 in 1990.
- How does Cape Verde rank for population?
- Cape Verde ranks 173rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). 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. 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.