International Migrant Population Statistics in Cape Verde (2026)
3.1% of the population in Cape Verde were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Essentially no change from 3.1% in 2020 to 3.1% in 2024. Cape Verde ranks #16 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #134 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 3.1% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Cape Verde as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- 0 pp (2024)
- Essentially no change from 3.1% in 2020 to 3.1% in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 2.4% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.4% in 1990 to 3.1% in 2024.
- Peak value (2020)
- 3.1% (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 3.1%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #16 of 48 (2024)
- Cape Verde ranks 16 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #134 of 216 (2024)
- Cape Verde ranks 134 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 3.3% (2024)
- Cape Verde (3.1%) is below the average of 3.3% across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $334 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Cape Verde (2024)
- 74.7% (2024)
- 74.7% of the population in Cape Verde used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 524,877 (2024)
- Cape Verde had a population of 524,877 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 3.1% | +0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 2.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 2.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 2.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2000 | 2.4% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 2.4% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 2.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Cape Verde were international migrants?
3.1% of the population in Cape Verde were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Cape Verde?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Cape Verde.
Where does the international migrant population data for Cape Verde come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Cape Verde is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Cape Verde changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 2.4% in 1990 to 3.1% in 2024.
How does Cape Verde compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Cape Verde ranks 16 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 3.1% versus a regional average of 3.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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