What is the Population of Cape Verde?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
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.
| Population | 491,233 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 169th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 4,033 km² |
| Population density | 122 / km² |
| Demonym | Cape Verdian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 491,233 | 169th |
| Suriname | 616,500 | 166th |
| Malta | 574,250 | 167th |
| Maldives | 515,132 | 168th |
| Brunei | 455,500 | 170th |
| Belize | 417,634 | 171st |
| Bahamas | 398,165 | 172nd |
Cape Verde in context
- Cape Verde covers 4,033 km², making it the 167th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Cape Verde has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 491,233 people, Cape Verde holds about 0.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cape Verde is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Cape Verde — FAQ
What is the population of Cape Verde?
The population of Cape Verde is approximately 491,233 (491,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Cape Verde in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Cape Verde at approximately 491,233 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Cape Verde is the 169th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Cape Verde?
Approximately 491,233 people live in Cape Verde, making it the 169th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Cape Verde rank by population?
Cape Verde is the 169th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 122 people per km², based on a land area of 4,033 km².
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