CPV
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Cabo Verde
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Government
- Unitary semi-presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 74.7%
- Unemployment
- 11.9%
- Smoking (15+)
- 7.2%
Population
527,326
GDP
$3.06B
GDP per Capita
$5,797
Area
4,033 km²
Life Expectancy
76.2 years
HDI
0.7
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $3.06B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $5,797 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.9% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 42.4 |
| Currency | Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.2 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 88.5% |
| Internet Users (%) | 74.7% |
| Human Development Index | 0.7 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 400 |
| Total Military Personnel | 1,600 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $12M |
| Tanks | 0 |
| Armored Vehicles | 10 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 6 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 5 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 2 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 2 |
| Helicopters | 1 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.6% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 6 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 94.3% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 72.8% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 6.4% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.8 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 2.1 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 71.3 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 76.4 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 38.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 18.2 |
| Groceries Index | 36.4 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 32.7 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 22.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $7 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $25 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $350 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $200 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $90 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $40 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $20 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Roman Catholic 77.3%
- None 10.8%
- Protestant 4.6%
- Other Christian 3.4%
- Islam 1.8%
- Traditional African 1.2%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 4.1 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
26.8
Median Age