Government of Cabo Verde
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Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, has its capital at Praia and a population of 527,326 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a parliamentary republic. Presidente da República José Maria Pereira Neves (in office since 9 Nov 2021) is head of state; Primeiro-Ministro Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho is head of government. The legislature is the National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional), a unicameral body with 72 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 17 May 2026. The next national election is confirmed for 15 Nov 2026. Elections are run by the Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE). The directory below lists 18 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho
Since 19 Jun 2026 · Source: boe.incv.cv
National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional)
Unicameral. Source: National Electoral Commission (CNE), Cabo Verde
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional) | 72 (all directly elected) | 17 May 2026 |
Cabo Verde National Assembly: list of deputies
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Cabo Verde. One dot is one seat.
National Assembly
Current (from our list)
72
National Assembly seats
- PAICV37(51.4%)
- MPD33(45.8%)
- UCID2(2.8%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats | Share in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAICV | 37 | 51.4% | - |
| MPD | 33 | 45.8% | - |
| UCID | 2 | 2.8% | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 72 seats in the chamber. As of 22 October 2026. Source: National Assembly of Cabo Verde (Assembleia Nacional), deputies in office.
Counted from the party label the Assembly prints beside each deputy in office. Every seat carries a party label and all 72 seats are listed.
As elected, 2026
72
National Assembly seats
- African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde37(51.4%)
- Movement for Democracy33(45.8%)
- Democratic and Independent Cape Verdean Union2(2.8%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde | 37 | 51.4% |
| Movement for Democracy | 33 | 45.8% |
| Democratic and Independent Cape Verdean Union | 2 | 2.8% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2026 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 72 seats in the chamber. As of 17 May 2026. Source: Wikipedia, 2026 Cape Verdean parliamentary election (reference source).
The list is the Assembly's own roster of deputies in office, read on 22 October 2026. Every deputy carries the party the Assembly prints, the electoral circle and a link to that deputy's own page on the Assembly's site. The party totals match the definitive result of 17 May 2026 proclaimed by the National Electoral Commission: PAICV 37, MPD 33, UCID 2. The Assembly publishes no date on which each deputy took office, so the date shown for every member is 18 June 2026, when the XI legislature held its constitutive session; that is the start of the term, not an individual swearing in date. Photographs are the Assembly's own images, resized only, credited to the Assembly and linked to the original file.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister; Minister of Finance (Primeiro-Ministro; Ministro das Finanças) | Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Justice, Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Affairs and Social Communication (Ministro da Justiça, Presidência do Conselho de Ministros, Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunicação Social) | Clóvis Isildo Barbosa da Lomba da Silva | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Internal Administration (Ministro da Administração Interna) | Carlos Sena Teixeira | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, Communities and National Defence (Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros, Comunidades e Defesa Nacional) | Manuel Augusto Lima Amante da Rosa | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Infrastructures, Housing and Territorial Planning (Ministro das Infraestruturas, Habitação e Ordenamento do Território) | Carlos Alberto dos Santos Tavares | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Transport and the Sea (Ministro dos Transportes e Mar) | João do Carmo Brito Soares | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Family, Inclusion, Social Development and Labour (Ministra da Família, Inclusão, Desenvolvimento Social e Trabalho) | Adelsia de Jesus Mendes Almeida | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Economy, Trade, Industry and Digital Transition (Ministro da Economia, Comércio, Industria e Transição Digital) | António Manuel da Graça Baptista | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Health (Ministro da Saúde) | Lúcio Miranda Fernandes | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Education, Professional Training, Higher Education, Science and Innovation (Ministro da Educação, Formação Profissional, Ensino Superior, Ciência e Inovação) | Arnaldo Jorge Mendes de Brito | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (Ministra da Agricultura, Desenvolvimento Rural e Pescas) | Eveline Nair Monteiro Ramos | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Culture, Creative Industries, Youth and Sports (Ministro da Cultura, Industrias Criativas, Juventude e Desporto) | António Augusto Sequeira Duarte | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of State Reform, Local Government and Decentralization (Ministro da Reforma do Estado, Poder Local e Descentralização) | José Casemiro Barbosa Gomes de Pina | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Energy (Ministro do Ambiente, Ação Climática e Energia) | Carlos Alberto Ramos Varela | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Minister of Coordination of Special Projects and Access to Funds (Ministro da Coordenação de Projetos Especiais e Acesso a Fundos) | José Carlos Moniz Varela | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Finance (Secretária de Estado das Finanças) | Maria José Pereira Lopes | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Health (Secretário de Estado da Saúde) | Artur Jorge da Conceição Tavares da Veiga | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Tourism (Secretário de Estado do Turismo) | José Manuel Gomes Pimenta Lima | 19 Jun 2026 |
Sources: Boletim Oficial de Cabo Verde, I Serie n. 74 (Decreto Presidencial 15/2026), checked against the Government of Cabo Verde portal (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente da Assembleia Nacional | Janira Hopffer Almada | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Presidente do Supremo Tribunal de Justiça | Benfeito Mosso Ramos | 1 Nov 2022 |
Sources: Parlamento de Cabo Verde (retrieved 25 Oct 2026); Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1302848011 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Cabo Verde election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: 15 Nov 2026, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Presidential election | Scheduled | - | - |
| Due by 2031 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$3.1bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 6.3%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$357m
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$154m
- 2025
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Population of Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde had 0.5 million people in 2025, 51st largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 0.5 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
0.5
51st largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
4.7 %
51st fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
0.5
50th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
128
14th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.5 |
| 2016 | 0.5 |
| 2017 | 0.5 |
| 2018 | 0.5 |
| 2019 | 0.5 |
| 2020 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | 0.5 |
| 2022 | 0.5 |
| 2023 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 0.5 |
| 2025 | 0.5 |
| 2026 | 0.5 (partial) |
| 2027 | 0.5 (partial) |
| 2028 | 0.5 (partial) |
| 2029 | 0.5 (partial) |
| 2030 | 0.5 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Cabo Verde
Prices in Cabo Verde rose 2.3% in 2025, 36th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 11.9% (2025) and 28.4% among people aged 15 to 24. Cabo Verde's own survey put it at 11.3% in 2019. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Cabo Verde's economy.
Inflation (2025)
2.3 %
17th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
11.9 %
40th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
28.4 %
42nd lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2019)
11.3 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.1 |
| 2011 | 4.5 |
| 2012 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | -0.2 |
| 2015 | 0.1 |
| 2016 | -1.4 |
| 2017 | 0.8 |
| 2018 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 1.1 |
| 2020 | 0.6 |
| 2021 | 1.9 |
| 2022 | 7.9 |
| 2023 | 3.7 |
| 2024 | 1.1 |
| 2025 | 2.3 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| 2011 | 11.0 | Not published |
| 2012 | 11.2 | Not published |
| 2013 | 11.4 | Not published |
| 2014 | 11.7 | Not published |
| 2015 | 11.9 | 31.3 |
| 2016 | 12.1 | Not published |
| 2017 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 2018 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 2019 | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| 2020 | 14.7 | Not published |
| 2021 | 13.9 | Not published |
| 2022 | 12.2 | Not published |
| 2023 | 11.9 | Not published |
| 2024 | 11.9 | Not published |
| 2025 | 11.9 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Cabo Verde
A child born in Cabo Verde can expect to live 76.2 years (2024). 11 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
76.2
4th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
11
2nd lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
290
9th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Cabo Verde | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 73.8 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 74.1 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 74.4 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 74.7 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 74.8 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 75.4 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 73.8 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 74.4 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 75.9 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 76.1 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 76.2 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Cabo Verde
88.5% of adults in Cabo Verde can read and write (2024, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Cabo Verde.
Adult literacy (2024)
88.5 %
8th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2024)
98.3 %
4th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
4.4 %
17th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde's Human Development Index was 0.668 in 2023, 135th of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.67
12th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
74.7 %
7th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
112
20th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
98.4 %
7th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Cabo Verde | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.59 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.59 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.60 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.61 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.61 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.62 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.63 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.64 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.64 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.64 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.65 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.65 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.66 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.66 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.66 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.66 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.66 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.66 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.66 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.67 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.65 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.65 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.66 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.67 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Cabo Verde safe?
The US State Department rates Cabo Verde at level 1 of 4: exercise normal precautions. The homicide rate is 7 per 100,000 people (2020). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2025)
1
4th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2020)
7.0
26th lowest of 37 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Cabo Verde
The Cline Center records no coup, attempt or plot in Cabo Verde. Coups in Africa: every country.
Voice and accountability (2025)
74
1st highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
81
4th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
66
2nd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Cabo Verde's debt
Government debt was 115.4% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 31.5% of public debt abroad (2024). Cabo Verde's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
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Where Cabo Verde ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person9th of 53$5,961, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy47th of 53$3.06 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population51st of 530.51 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area50th of 544,030 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy4th of 5476.2 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory3rd of 54Level 1, normal precautionsSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office30th longest of 51José Maria Pereira Neves, 4 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age20th youngest of 5166 years oldYoungest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Cabo Verde. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/cabo-verde