Economy · West Africa
Cabo Verde GDP per Capita
GDP per Capita is measured in current U.S. dollars, so sharp year-over-year moves often reflect shifts in the CVE/USD exchange rate — such as a currency devaluation — rather than an equivalent change in the real economy.
Gross domestic product divided by mid-year population, in current US dollars. Source: IMF MACRO FINANCIAL. Updated June 29, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | GDP per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,670 |
| 2025 | $5,796 |
| 2024 | $5,170 |
| 2023 | $4,795 |
| 2022 | $4,323 |
| 2021 | $3,971 |
| 2020 | $3,539 |
| 2019 | $4,381 |
| 2018 | $4,295 |
| 2017 | $3,893 |
| 2016 | $3,609 |
| 2015 | $3,415 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=CV&metric_key=gdp_per_capita_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"GDP per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | GDP per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1,556 |
| Kenya | $2,714 |
| South Africa | $7,503 |
| Egypt | $3,904 |
| Ghana | $3,314 |
| Ethiopia | $1,081 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cabo Verde's GDP per capita?
Cabo Verde's GDP per capita is $6,670 as of 2026, according to IMF MACRO FINANCIAL.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from IMF MACRO FINANCIAL and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Cabo Verde GDP per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=CV&metric_key=gdp_per_capita_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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