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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Cabo Verde

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population527.33K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$3.06B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$5.8K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth76.22024 · yearsInternet use74.7%2024 · % of populationForest area11.6%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
88.5%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Cabo Verde2024 · 88.5%
022.1244.2466.3588.471960199320251990: 62.8%2009: 82.2%2012: 85.3%2015: 86.8%2024: 88.5%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Cabo Verde in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Praia
Country code
CPV

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