Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP was 7,203 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Cape Verde, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Cape Verde is 7,203 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Cape Verde peaked at 7,297 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,004 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1958.
Cape Verde ranks 110th of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,004 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,087 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,265 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,135 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,366 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,348 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,497 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,669 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,352 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,980 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,460 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,965 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,347 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,724 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,584 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,985 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,465 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,034 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,297 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,403 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,832 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,203 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
- 107 Ukraine 7,749 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 108 Cuba 7,649 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 109 Jamaica 7,482 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 111 Laos 7,168 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 112 Moldova 6,675 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 113 Bolivia 6,481 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More climate change data for Cape Verde
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.5% (2025)
- Population, total 527,326 (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Urban population 409,364 (2025)
- Urban population 77.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 1.13 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 16.92 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 1.13 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 1.13 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Cape Verde?
- Change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Cape Verde was 7,203 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 7,297 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,004 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1958.
- How does Cape Verde rank for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp?
- Cape Verde ranks 110th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.