Urban Population: Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde's urban population is currently 76.8% as of 2024. # Cabo Verde Urban Population Cabo Verde's urban population reached 76.
Current (2024)
76.8%
+1.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
76.8%
Low (1960)
6.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Cabo Verde
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Cabo Verde
Analysis# Cabo Verde Urban Population
Cabo Verde's urban population reached 76.772% in 2024, marking the highest level in recorded history. The archipelago has undergone dramatic urbanization over the past six decades, climbing from just 6.5% in 1960—a remarkable 1,081% increase. This transformation reflects the country's shift from a primarily rural, agricultural economy toward urban-centered development and service-based industries.
The urbanization acceleration intensified after 2015, when the urban share stood at 66.905%. Between 2015 and 2024, the urban population grew by nearly 10 percentage points, with consistent year-over-year gains ranging from 1-1.2 points annually. This sustained upward momentum suggests continued migration toward urban centers, likely driven by employment opportunities and infrastructure development in cities like Praia and Mindelo.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.8% | +1.14% |
| 2023 | 75.9% | +1.16% |
| 2022 | 75.0% | +1.18% |
| 2021 | 74.2% | +1.75% |
| 2020 | 72.9% | +1.76% |
| 2019 | 71.6% | +1.74% |
| 2018 | 70.4% | +1.73% |
| 2017 | 69.2% | +1.71% |
| 2016 | 68.0% | +1.69% |
| 2015 | 66.9% | +1.67% |
| 2014 | 65.8% | +1.64% |
| 2013 | 64.7% | +1.61% |
| 2012 | 63.7% | +1.57% |
| 2011 | 62.7% | +1.53% |
| 2010 | 61.8% | +1.46% |
| 2009 | 60.9% | +1.38% |
| 2008 | 60.1% | +1.33% |
| 2007 | 59.3% | +1.29% |
| 2006 | 58.5% | +1.27% |
| 2005 | 57.8% | +1.28% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 57.1% | +1.31% |
| 2003 | 56.3% | +1.37% |
| 2002 | 55.6% | +1.45% |
| 2001 | 54.8% | +1.56% |
| 2000 | 53.9% | +1.62% |
| 1999 | 53.1% | +1.63% |
| 1998 | 52.2% | +1.66% |
| 1997 | 51.4% | +1.72% |
| 1996 | 50.5% | +1.82% |
| 1995 | 49.6% | +1.94% |
| 1994 | 48.6% | +2.11% |
| 1993 | 47.6% | +2.32% |
| 1992 | 46.6% | +2.57% |
| 1991 | 45.4% | +2.88% |
| 1990 | 44.1% | +3.72% |
| 1989 | 42.5% | +5.00% |
| 1988 | 40.5% | +6.15% |
| 1987 | 38.2% | +7.13% |
| 1986 | 35.6% | +7.88% |
| 1985 | 33.0% | +8.34% |
| 1984 | 30.5% | +8.37% |
| 1983 | 28.1% | +7.83% |
| 1982 | 26.1% | +6.54% |
| 1981 | 24.5% | +4.38% |
| 1980 | 23.5% | +2.62% |
| 1979 | 22.9% | +2.08% |
| 1978 | 22.4% | +1.69% |
| 1977 | 22.0% | +1.42% |
| 1976 | 21.7% | +1.30% |
| 1975 | 21.4% | +1.31% |
| 1974 | 21.2% | +1.49% |
| 1973 | 20.8% | +1.83% |
| 1972 | 20.5% | +2.34% |
| 1971 | 20.0% | +3.44% |
| 1970 | 19.3% | +5.68% |
| 1969 | 18.3% | +8.55% |
| 1968 | 16.9% | +11.16% |
| 1967 | 15.2% | +13.65% |
| 1966 | 13.3% | +15.86% |
| 1965 | 11.5% | +17.45% |
| 1964 | 9.8% | +17.66% |
| 1963 | 8.3% | +15.38% |
| 1962 | 7.2% | +9.52% |
| 1961 | 6.6% | +1.46% |
| 1960 | 6.5% | — |
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