Cabo Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa, has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. As of 2024, its population is estimated at around 600,000 people, up from approximately 350,000 in the early 1990s. This growth has been driven by a combination of natural increase and the return of emigrants, although emigration remains significant, with a large Cabo Verdean diaspora living abroad. The country’s population growth rate has gradually slowed in recent years, reflecting declining fertility rates and ongoing urbanization, particularly in the capital city, Praia. Despite these trends, Cabo Verde continues to face challenges related to resource management and economic opportunities as its population grows and becomes more urbanized.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 146,403 | 36.3 |
| 1955 | 169,146 | 41.9 |
| 1960 | 196,768 | 48.8 |
| 1965 | 231,719 | 57.5 |
| 1970 | 268,867 | 66.7 |
| 1975 | 280,450 | 69.5 |
| 1980 | 296,446 | 73.5 |
| 1985 | 316,887 | 78.6 |
| 1990 | 339,756 | 84.2 |
| 1995 | 385,425 | 95.6 |
| 2000 | 430,132 | 106.7 |
| 2005 | 470,564 | 116.7 |
| 2010 | 508,410 | 126.1 |
| 2015 | 545,302 | 135.2 |
| 2020 | 582,153 | 144.3 |
| 2022 | 596,707 | 148 |
| 2023 | 603,901 | 149.7 |
| 2024 | 611,014 | 151.5 |
| 2025 | 618,014 | 153.2 |
| 2030 | 651,173 | 161.5 |
| 2035 | 680,565 | 168.7 |
| 2040 | 705,949 | 175 |
| 2045 | 727,635 | 180.4 |
| 2050 | 745,776 | 184.9 |
| 2055 | 759,984 | 188.4 |
| 2060 | 769,753 | 190.9 |
| 2065 | 774,737 | 192.1 |
| 2070 | 774,740 | 192.1 |
| 2075 | 769,930 | 190.9 |
| 2080 | 760,900 | 188.7 |
| 2085 | 748,568 | 185.6 |
| 2090 | 733,901 | 182 |
| 2095 | 717,606 | 177.9 |
| 2100 | 699,998 | 173.6 |
Data from US Census International Database