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Cape Verde

$5,796
GDP per capita, 2025 · world rank 113 of 192

Cape Verde's GDP per capita was $5,796 in 2025, in current US dollars, according to the World Bank. That ranks 113th of 192 countries reporting it, and is 40% of the world figure of $14,406 for 2025. From 2006 to 2025 it went from $2,257 to $5,796, up 157%, against up 85% for the world over the same years. 2025 is the highest year in its 20 year series. Within Africa it ranks 9th of 54, and within Western Africa 1st of 16.

GDP per capita against the world average

$2,257$8,331$14,406
2006Cape VerdeWorld2025

Current US dollars. Source: World Bank.

Every indicator

  • GDP per capita
    US$
    $5,796
    2025 · rank 113 · -60% vs world
  • GDP growth
    % per year
  • Population
    people
  • Life expectancy
    years
  • Unemployment
    % of labour force
  • Inflation
    % per year
  • Internet users
    % of population
  • CO2 per capita
    tonnes
  • Renewable energy
    % of energy use
  • Income inequality
    Gini index
  • Fertility rate
    births per woman
  • Urban population
    % of population
  • Access to electricity
    % of population
  • Mobile subscriptions
    per 100 people
  • Trade
    % of GDP
  • Inflation, IMF estimate
    % per year
  • Government debt
    % of GDP

Latest year each series reports. Trends show up to the last 20 years.

Cities we track in Cape Verde

Temperature now, from Open-Meteo.

Recent earthquakes near Cape Verde

No magnitude 4.5 and above earthquakes named in Cape Verde in the last 30 days.

Strongest magnitude 4.5 and above in the last 30 days. Matched on the place name USGS gives, so approximate.

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