Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Upper middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 0.5 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 42.0% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles. On a competitive level, it outperforms the regional average of Sub-Saharan Africa (4.1%) by a wide margin.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 11.4% of GDP.
With a per capita income of $5,796, the country attempts to navigate the 'middle-income trap' by sophisticating its productive matrix. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 5.0% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
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+6.30%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
2.3%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$5,796
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
11.9%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
0.5M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
7.2%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
42.4
YEAR 2015
Exports (% GDP)
42.0%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
53.4%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
5.0%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.06B | 6.30 | 2.34 | 11.94 | --- | 41.98 | 53.35 | 5.03 |
| 2024 | $2.71B | 6.99 | 1.05 | 11.88 | --- | 42.68 | 54.22 | 4.05 |
| 2023 | $2.50B | 4.79 | 3.72 | 11.88 | --- | 39.28 | 55.75 | 6.34 |
| 2022 | $2.25B | 15.84 | 7.93 | 12.24 | --- | 38.68 | 58.31 | 5.43 |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 7.03 | 1.86 | 13.93 | --- | 23.85 | 53.61 | 4.46 |
| 2020 | $1.82B | -20.81 | 0.61 | 14.65 | --- | 25.29 | 53.10 | 3.71 |
| 2019 | $2.25B | 6.95 | 1.11 | 12.12 | --- | 46.71 | 56.90 | 5.46 |
| 2018 | $2.21B | 3.71 | 1.26 | 12.17 | --- | 45.87 | 60.00 | 4.70 |
| 2017 | $2.00B | 4.55 | 0.78 | 12.24 | --- | 42.07 | 57.98 | 5.59 |
| 2016 | $1.85B | 4.28 | -1.41 | 12.09 | --- | 41.47 | 53.91 | 6.83 |
