Net migration in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Net migration was -1,284 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Cape Verde, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Cape Verde stood at -1,284.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and up 79.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Cape Verde peaked at 1,608 in 1969 and was at its lowest, -7,226, in 2011.
Cape Verde ranks 113th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 746.5 | -2,267 | 1,608 | 10 |
| 1970s | -5,581 | -6,875 | 172 | 10 |
| 1980s | -6,026 | -6,474 | -5,629 | 10 |
| 1990s | -3,158 | -3,393 | -2,398 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2,628 | -2,993 | -2,200 | 10 |
| 2010s | -5,873 | -7,226 | -4,001 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,389 | -3,362 | 0 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
- 110 Micronesia (country) -1,125 compare
- 111 Saint Martin (French part) -1,170 compare
- 112 French Polynesia -1,199 compare
- 114 Uruguay -1,338 compare
- 115 Guinea-Bissau -1,373 compare
- 116 Marshall Islands -1,698 compare
More financial sector data for Cape Verde
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 53.4% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 8.69 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 195.38 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets 118.67 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 54.0% (2025)
- Broad money 94.2% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 8.5% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 54.0% (2025)
- Official exchange rate 97.86 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government -2.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Cape Verde?
- Net migration in Cape Verde was -1,284 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 1,608 in 1969.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was -7,226 in 2011.
- How does Cape Verde rank for net migration?
- Cape Verde ranks 113th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.