Population of Cabo Verde

As of July 2026, the population of Cabo Verde is 529.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.44%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 24.7 years in 2016 to 29.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.6 years and population density is 131.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Cabo Verde peaked in 1962, reaching around 3.32% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.42% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 9.35 thousand in 1990 to nearly 2.24 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Cabo Verde, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 71.3 years in 2006 to 76.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Cabo Verde

The cities of Cabo Verde are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 266.2 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Praia, with approximately 137.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Mindelo, São Vicente with 69 thousand and Espargos, Sal with 24.5 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Cabo Verde: