Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 427.83 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Cape Verde, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde is 427.83, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde peaked at 427.83 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 203.73, in 1990.
That places Cape Verde 173rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 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)
- Population 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 working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Cape Verde was 427.83 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 427.83 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 203.73 in 1990.
- How does Cape Verde rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Cape Verde ranks 173rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) 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 Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). 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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.