Sum of oil, gas, coal, mineral and forest rents as a share of GDP — a measure of dependence on extractive resources. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Natural Resource Rents |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17.7% |
| 2020 | 11.6% |
| 2019 | 13.2% |
| 2018 | 14.3% |
| 2017 | 12.3% |
| 2016 | 10.2% |
| 2015 | 9.5% |
| 2014 | 12% |
| 2013 | 16.6% |
| 2012 | 25.1% |
| 2011 | 40.1% |
| 2010 | 33.3% |
149 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Cabo Verde, grouped by topic.