What is the Population of Cape Verde?

The flag of Cape Verde is composed of five horizontal bands of blue, white, red, white and blue in the ratio of 6:1:1:1:3. A ring of ten five-pointed yellow stars is centered at three-eighth of the height from the bottom edge and three-eighth of the width from the hoist end of the field.
Population of Cape Verde 491,233

Cape Verde has a population of approximately 491,233 people, making it the 169th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 4,033 km², the population density is roughly 122 people per km².

Population491,233
Population rank169th of 196
Share of world populationless than 0.01%
Area4,033 km²
Population density122 / km²
DemonymCape Verdian

Population of Cape Verde — FAQ

What is the population of Cape Verde?

The population of Cape Verde is approximately 491,233 (491,000).

How does Cape Verde rank by population?

Cape Verde is the 169th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 122 people per km².

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