Landline phone subscriptions in Cape Verde

Cape Verde: Landline phone subscriptions was 61,294 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
61,294
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
148th
of 212 countries
All-time high
74,503
in 2011
All-time low
188
in 1960
Years of data
59
1960–2024

Landline phone subscriptions in Cape Verde, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for landline phone subscriptions in Cape Verde is 61,294, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions in Cape Verde peaked at 74,503 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 188, in 1960.

That places Cape Verde 148th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 188 188 188 9
1970s 448.4 188 1,490 5
1980s 3,361 1,439 6,800 10
1990s 22,951 8,246 46,865 10
2000s 69,106 54,644 71,874 10
2010s 65,596 57,511 74,503 10
2020s 58,234 54,811 61,294 5

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  5. 150 Somalia 55,005 compare
  6. 151 Andorra 53,215 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is landline phone subscriptions in Cape Verde?
Landline phone subscriptions in Cape Verde was 61,294 in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Cape Verde?
The highest recorded value was 74,503 in 2011.
What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Cape Verde?
The lowest recorded value was 188 in 1960.
How does Cape Verde rank for landline phone subscriptions?
Cape Verde ranks 148th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is landline phone subscriptions rising or falling in Cape Verde?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Landline phone subscriptions
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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