People of Cape Verde Islands
Population
421,000
Age Distribution
0-14 years
80,594 (Male), 79,126 (Females)
15-64 years
113,450 (Male), 119,423 (Females)
65 years and over
10,542 (Male), 17,844 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
1%
Ethnic Groups
Creole (mulatto) 71%, African 28%, European 1%
Religions
Roman Catholic (infused with indigenous beliefs); Protestant (mostly Church of the Nazarene)
Languages
Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words)
Life Expectancy
Total
70.73
Among Males
67.41
Among Females
74.15
Nationality
Noun
Cape Verdean(s)
Adjective
Cape Verdean
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
77%
Among Males
86%
Among Females
69%
