Cape Verde
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Praia
527,326
4,033 km²
Cape Verdean escudo
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Cape Verde is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Praia, and it has a population of 527,326 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 4,033 square kilometers (approximately 1,557 square miles). Its currency is Cape Verdean escudo. The population density is approximately 131 people per square kilometer.
About Cape Verde
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Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Cape Verde at a glance
Africa
131 / km²
4,033 km²
Approximately 1,557 mi² (square miles)
Praia
Economy of Cape Verde
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Verde
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What is the population of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has 527,326 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Cape Verde in square kilometers and square miles?
Cape Verde has a total area of 4,033 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 1,557 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Cape Verde?
The currency of Cape Verde is Cape Verdean escudo.