The current population of Cape Verde is 528,309 with an annual growth rate of 0.45%. Cape Verde has a population of 0.006% of the world's population.
| Population | 528,309 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 0.45% |
| Male | 268,654 (50.852%) |
| Female | 259,655 (49.148%) |
| Today Change | + 3 |
| Births today | 7 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 3 |
| Births in 2025 | 5,830 |
| Deaths in 2025 | 2,487 |
| Change in 2025 | + 2,169 (0.412%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 523,614 | 2,519 | 0.481% | 526,133 |
| 2023 | 521,047 | 2,558 | 0.491% | 523,605 |
| 2022 | 518,435 | 2,608 | 0.503% | 521,043 |
| 2021 | 514,863 | 3,558 | 0.691% | 518,421 |
| 2020 | 514,496 | 365 | 0.071% | 514,861 |
| 2019 | 513,712 | 781 | 0.152% | 514,493 |
| 2018 | 513,118 | 595 | 0.116% | 513,713 |
| 2017 | 512,668 | 451 | 0.088% | 513,119 |
| 2016 | 512,441 | 225 | 0.044% | 512,666 |
| 2015 | 512,346 | 97 | 0.019% | 512,443 |
The net migration rate of Cape Verde in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -1,226, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | -1,226 |
| 2022 | -1,253 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | -3,362 |
| 2019 | -4,001 |
| 2018 | -4,679 |
| 2017 | -5,550 |
| 2016 | -6,004 |
| 2015 | -6,226 |
| 2014 | -6,578 |