Cape Verde has about 525,000 people based on the latest official-style population estimate available for 2024–2026, with one 2024 figure at 524,877 and a 2026 estimate at 529,630.

Quick Scoop

A simple rounded answer is about half a million people. Different sources vary a bit because some use official annual estimates and others use projections or broader population models.

Why the numbers differ

  • The 2024 count from FRED is 524,877.
  • A 2026 projection lists 529,630.
  • Some other pages round more loosely and say around 450,000 to 600,000.

Best one-line answer

If you want one number to use in conversation, say about 530,000 people live in Cape Verde.