Cape Verde

Africa · Western Africa

Overview

Cape Verde is located in Western Africa within Africa, alongside 15 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 525K, Cape Verde ranks 169th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 130 people per km² (70th of 196 by density).

Cape Verde's GDP is $2.7B, 161st largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $5,192 (110th of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Western Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia.

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Identity

Capital

Praia

Currency

Cabo Verde Escudo

CVE

Official language

Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole

Continent / Region

Africa · Western Africa

People

Population

525KWorld Bank 2024

Population density

130 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$2.7BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$5,192World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

4,030 km²

1,556 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.