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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
Undernourishment
13.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Cabo Verde2023 · 13.5%
04.158.312.4516.61960199320252001: 16.2%2002: 16.1%2003: 14.8%2004: 13%2005: 12.7%2006: 13.1%2007: 14.1%2008: 15%2009: 15.2%2010: 14.7%2011: 14.1%2012: 14.6%2013: 15.3%2014: 16.3%2015: 16.6%2016: 16.5%2017: 15.5%2018: 14.8%2019: 13.4%2020: 12.6%2021: 12.1%2022: 12.8%2023: 13.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Cabo Verde in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Praia
Country code
CPV

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