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Cape VerdevsCote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 31,934,230, about 60.8× the other value.

Surface area

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 322,460 km², about 80.0× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records $87.11 billion, about 32.0× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)31,934,230

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s population is about 60.8× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 31,409,353.

Surface area

🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)322,460 km²

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s surface area is about 80.0× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 318,430 km².

Population density

🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)99 /km²

Cape Verde’s population density is 32% higher than that of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a difference of 31.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$87.11 billion · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s nominal GDP is about 32.0× that of Cape Verde, a difference of $84.39 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$2,728 · 2024

Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 90% higher than that of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a difference of $2,465.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Praia

Yamoussoukro

Population

524,877

31,934,230

Surface area

4,030 km²

322,460 km²

Population density

130 /km²

99 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.73 billion · 2024

$87.11 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$5,192 · 2024

$2,728 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Nationality

Verdean

Ivorian

Phone code

+238

+225

Internet domain

.cv

.ci

ISO codes

CV / CPV

CI / CIV

Time zone

Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Africa/Abidjan

Native name

Cabo Verde

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About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.

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About Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.

Full Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) profile →

Cape Verde & Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cape Verde?

The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.

What is the population of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.

How big is Cape Verde?

Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².

What is the population density of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.

What currency is used in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.

Where is Cape Verde located?

Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Cape Verde?

The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.

What are people from Cape Verde called?

People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.

What is the phone calling code for Cape Verde?

The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.

What is the internet domain for Cape Verde?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.

What time zone is Cape Verde in?

Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.

What is Cape Verde known for?

Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.

What is the capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is Yamoussoukro.

What is the population of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a recorded population of approximately 31,934,230 people.

How big is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) covers an area of about 322,460 km².

What is the population density of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a population density of roughly 99 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $87.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,728.

What currency is used in Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) located?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) called?

People from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are referred to as Ivorian.

What is the phone calling code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The international dialing code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is +225.

What is the internet domain for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is .ci.

What time zone is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone.

What is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) known for?

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.