Cabo Verde Population Pyramid (2026)
Cabo Verde has a population of 529,630 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 168th-largest population in the world and 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 23.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 7.5%, with 103.4 males for every 100 females.
Cabo Verde Demographics
Cabo Verde has 529,630 people in 2026, up 84.0% from 287,885 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 3,571 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 29.5 — the 94th-lowest of 194 countries.
65+ share 7.5% — the 94th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 27.3% (144,584)
All generations in Cabo Verde →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Cabo Verde's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Cabo Verde has 103.4 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 8,942 (1.7% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:269,286
- Percentage:50.8%
Female Statistics
- Population:260,344
- Percentage:49.2%
- Ratio Format:1:0.967
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Cabo Verde indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 6,330 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,494 | 12.6 | 1.55 | estimate |
| 2022 | 6,465 | 12.4 | 1.53 | estimate |
| 2023 | 6,440 | 12.3 | 1.52 | estimate |
| 2024 | 6,415 | 12.2 | 1.51 | projection |
| 2025 | 6,364 | 12.1 | 1.50 | projection |
| 2026 | 6,330 | 12.0 | 1.49 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (6,330 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Cabo Verde's median age is 29.5 years
Half the population is younger than 29.5 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 31,405 | 5.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 45,715 | 8.6% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 49,112 | 9.3% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 48,746 | 9.2% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 44,396 | 8.4% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 40,911 | 7.7% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 46,474 | 8.8% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 46,146 | 8.7% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 38,900 | 7.3% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 30,972 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 24,285 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 22,419 | 4.2% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 20,618 | 3.9% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 15,928 | 3.0% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 10,343 | 2.0% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 6,903 | 1.3% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 3,597 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 1,982 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 669 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 105 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 8 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.49 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (12.0 vs 5.2 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Cabo Verde Total Fertility Rate: 1.49 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.55 | 12.6 | |
| 2022 | 1.53 | 12.4 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 1.52 | 12.3 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.51 | 12.2 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 1.50 | 12.1 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.49 | 12.0 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.47
Cabo Verde's total fertility rate is 1.49 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Cabo Verde ranks 149 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −77.1% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Cabo Verde's population has increased by 186.3%.
The median age has increased from 16.9 in 1950 to 29.5 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Cabo Verde's Demographics
Cabo Verde has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 23.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 7.5%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 9.3% of the population, compared with 5.9% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Cabo Verde's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 66.2% in 2016 to 68.7% in 2026 (dependency ratio 45.6).
Fertility Transition Stage
Cabo Verde is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.49 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Cabo Verde's median age changed by +4.8 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 529,630 |
| Male Population | 269,286(50.8%) |
| Female Population | 260,344(49.2%) |
| Median Age | 29.5 years |
| Sex Ratio | 103.4 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 126,232(23.8%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 363,863(68.7%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 39,535(7.5%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 45.6 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 34.7 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 10.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Cabo Verde
How long the average person in Cabo Verde is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Cabo Verde is projected to grow to 566,134 people by 2050 (+6.9% from 2026).
The median age rises from 29.5 in 2026 to 40.8 by 2050.
Cabo Verde's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 12.3%, growing from 0.3 million in 1970 to 0.3 million by 1980
The median age decreased by 1.0 years, indicating a younger demographic profile during this period
The youth population share expanded by 2.2 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 288K to 323K
- • Growth rate of 12.3% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 16.0 to 15.0 years (−1.0y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.1 points; under-15 share by +2.2 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Cabo Verde
How does Cabo Verde rank globally by population?
Cabo Verde ranks 168th in the world by population with 529,630 people as of 2026.
What does Cabo Verde's age structure reveal about its development?
Cabo Verde's age structure — 23.8% under 15, 68.7% working-age (15–64) and 7.5% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 29.5 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde has 45.6 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Cabo Verde experiencing a demographic dividend?
Cabo Verde is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 66.2% in 2016 to 68.7% in 2026 (dependency ratio 45.6). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Cabo Verde's population?
Cabo Verde has more males than females, with 103.4 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Cabo Verde Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/cabo-verde
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