STP · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
0.24 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
69.9 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 240,254 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.98 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 240.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 28.09 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.53 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.60 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 69.9 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 9.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 87.4 percent | 2019 |
| Urban Population (%) | 69.2 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Portuguese
Official
98.4%
Forro
Official
36.2%
Cabo Verdian
Official
8.5%
French
Official
6.8%
Angolar
Official
6.6%
English
Official
4.9%
Other
Official
2.4%
Lunguie
Official
1.0%
Religions
Catholic
Major
55.7%
None
21.2%
Other
6.2%
Adventist
4.1%
Assembly Of God
3.4%
New Apostolic
2.9%
Mana
2.3%
Universal Kingdom Of God
2.0%
Jehovah's Witness
1.2%
Unspecified
1.0%