Cabo Verde · Africa
How many people die in Cabo Verde every day?
In Cabo Verde, about 8 people die every day, roughly one death every 3 hours. That is about 3,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 165th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 74.1 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
8
Deaths per year
3,000
Life expectancy
74.1 years
Population
598,682
Death rate
5.0 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Cabo Verde
74.1
World avg
72.8
+1.3 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Cabo Verde
5.0
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Cabo Verde by time period
| Per hour | 0.3 |
| Per day | 8.2 |
| Per week | 58 |
| Per month | 250 |
| Per year | 3,000 |
What people die of in Cabo Verde
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Cabo Verde in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 14.3% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by stroke and pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections.
Deaths from kidney diseases have risen by 76% since 2000, from about 55 to 97 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 364 | under 1 | 14.3% | +30% |
| 2 | Stroke | 258 | under 1 | 10.1% | +7% |
| 3 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 255 | under 1 | 10% | -1% |
| 4 | Diabetes | 113 | under 1 | 4.4% | +71% |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 97 | under 1 | 3.8% | +76% |
| 6 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 97 | under 1 | 3.8% | +14% |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 81 | under 1 | 3.2% | +40% |
| 8 | Road injuries | 80 | under 1 | 3.2% | -2% |
| 9 | Suicide | 78 | under 1 | 3.1% | +53% |
| 10 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 74 | under 1 | 2.9% | n/a |
Deaths in Cabo Verde since 2000
WHO estimates that about 2,540 people died in Cabo Verde in 2023, 7% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 2,376 deaths |
| 2010 | 2,486 deaths |
| 2019 | 2,487 deaths |
| 2023 | 2,540 deaths |
Life expectancy in Cabo Verde since 1950
A baby born in Cabo Verde in 1950 could expect to live about 44.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 76.1, a gain of 31.2 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 44.9 years |
| 1980 | 61 years |
| 2000 | 68.1 years |
| 2010 | 72.5 years |
| 2019 | 75.4 years |
| 2023 | 76.1 years |
Cabo Verde compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Cabo Verde ranks 0th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | 8 | 74.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Djibouti | 22 | 62.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Eswatini | 33 | 57.7 | HIV/AIDS |
| Mauritius | 30 | 74.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Equatorial Guinea | 38 | 60.6 | Malaria |
| Guinea-Bissau | 52 | 59.4 | Malaria |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Cabo Verde every day?
In Cabo Verde, about 8 people die every day, or roughly one death every 3 hours. That adds up to about 3,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Cabo Verde?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Cabo Verde. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 14.3% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Cabo Verde?
Life expectancy at birth in Cabo Verde is 74.1 years, 1.3 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 91st of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Cabo Verde high?
Cabo Verde records about 5.0 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.