Cabo Verde Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Cabo Verde, Gen Z is the largest generation: 144,584 people, 27.3% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Cabo Verde.
- Gen Beta — 9,386 (1.8%)
- Gen Alpha — 101,934 (19.2%)
- Gen Z — 144,584 (27.3%)
- Millennials — 139,434 (26.3%)
- Gen X — 80,610 (15.2%)
- Baby Boomers — 47,798 (9.0%)
- Silent Generation — 5,864 (1.1%)
- Greatest Generation — 19 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Cabo Verde
Generation Breakdown by Population - Cabo Verde
Total Population: 529,630
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 9,386 | 1.8% | 4,766 | 4,619 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 101,934 | 19.2% | 52,180 | 49,754 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 144,584 | 27.3% | 75,865 | 68,720 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 139,434 | 26.3% | 72,324 | 67,111 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 80,610 | 15.2% | 41,477 | 39,134 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 47,798 | 9.0% | 20,955 | 26,842 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 5,864 | 1.1% | 1,715 | 4,148 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 19 | <0.1% | 3 | 16 |
| Total | 529,630 | 100.0% | 269,286 | 260,344 | ||
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). Generation definitions: Pew Research Center (Silent–Gen Z); McCrindle Research (Gen Alpha, Gen Beta).
Cabo Verde Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Cabo Verde?
Gen Z is the largest generation in Cabo Verde, with 144,584 people (27.3%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde has 144,584 Gen Z, 139,434 Millennials and 47,798 Baby Boomers.
What share of Cabo Verde is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 27.3% of Cabo Verde, the 79th-highest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Cabo Verde?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 111,320 in Cabo Verde, versus 5,883 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Cabo Verde compare with the world?
Gen Z is 27.3% of Cabo Verde, compared with 24.7% worldwide.
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