Languages spoken in Cape Verde
Africa · Capital: Praia · Population 491,233
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. An estimated 76% of the population speaks it as a first or additional language, or roughly 373,337 people. Portuguese belongs to the Indo-European language family.
What languages are spoken in Cape Verde?
| Language | Share of population | Status | Estimated speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| PortugueseIndo-European | 76% | Official | 373,337 |
Percentages are the share of the population that speaks each language, including as a second language, so they add up to well over 100% in multilingual countries. Speaker counts are estimates derived from the percentage and the country's population, not counted figures.
What is the official language of Cape Verde?
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. Portuguese is spoken by an estimated 76% of the population, or roughly 373,337 people, counting both first-language and additional speakers.
Official status comes from Unicode CLDR. It distinguishes languages that are official nationwide, those used as de facto official without being named in law, and those official only in particular regions or territories.
How many people speak Portuguese in Cape Verde?
An estimated 76% of Cape Verde's 491,233 people speak Portuguese, which works out at roughly 373,337 speakers. That figure is derived from the population and the reported share, and it counts second-language speakers, so it is an estimate rather than a census count.
Key facts about Cape Verde
- Capital
- Praia
- Population
- 491,233
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 4,033 km²
- Currency
- CVE
- Languages recorded
- 1
- Land borders
- None
- ISO codes
- CV / CPV / 132
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Language shares, population, and official status: Unicode CLDR. Capital, area, borders, and currency: mledoze/countries (ODbL 1.0). Flag image: flagcdn.com. Speaker counts are estimates derived from population and reported share.