Africa · Western Africa
Cape Verde
Republic of Cabo Verde · World’s #182 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $3.06 billion
- Population 2025
- 527,326
- GDP per capita
- $5,796
- GDP growth 2025
- 6.3%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of Cabo Verde
- Capital
- Praia
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Area
- 4,033 km²
- Coordinates
- 16.00, -24.00
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE Esc)
- Calling code · domain
- +238 · .cv
- ISO codes
- CV / CPV
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Cape Verde ranks #182 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (24)
Geographical region: 2 · Municipality: 22
- Ilhas de Barlavento CV-B
- Ilhas de Sotavento CV-S
- Boa Vista CV-BV
- Paul CV-PA
- Porto Novo CV-PN
- Ribeira Brava CV-RB
- Ribeira Grande CV-RG
- Sal CV-SL
- São Vicente CV-SV
- Tarrafal de São Nicolau CV-TS
- Brava CV-BR
- Maio CV-MA
- Mosteiros CV-MO
- Praia CV-PR
- Ribeira Grande de Santiago CV-RS
- Santa Catarina CV-CA
- Santa Catarina do Fogo CV-CF
- Santa Cruz CV-CR
- São Domingos CV-SD
- São Filipe CV-SF
- São Lourenço dos Órgãos CV-SO
- São Miguel CV-SM
- São Salvador do Mundo CV-SS
- Tarrafal CV-TA
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Da Praia CVRAI | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 7.9 m | — |
| Porto Grande CVGRA | Very small | coastal (natural) | 11.0 m | — |
2 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Cape Verde: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (2)
Cape Verde is party to 2 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) | FTA Goods |
30 May 2019 |           +37 |
| Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | CU Goods |
23 Aug 1995 |           +4 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Cape Verde can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.