Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 785,000 arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Cape Verde, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Cape Verde is 785,000 arrivals, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 481.5% on the previous year and up 62.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Cape Verde peaked at 785,000 arrivals in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28,000 arrivals, in 1995.
That places Cape Verde 108th out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45,800 arrivals | 28,000 arrivals | 67,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 196,100 arrivals | 115,000 arrivals | 287,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 549,700 arrivals | 336,000 arrivals | 758,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 366,667 arrivals | 135,000 arrivals | 785,000 arrivals | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Cape Verde?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Cape Verde was 785,000 arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 785,000 arrivals in 2022.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Cape Verde rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Cape Verde ranks 108th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.