Population

Cape VerdevsGuinea
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Guinea is higher
Nominal GDP
Guinea is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Guinea’s population is about 28.1× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 14,229,908.
Surface area
Guinea’s surface area is about 61.0× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 241,830 km².
Population density
Cape Verde’s population density is 117% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 70.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
Guinea’s nominal GDP is 818% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $22.28 billion.
GDP per capita
Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 206% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of $3,498.
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
Conakry
Population
524,877
14,754,785
Surface area
4,030 km²
245,860 km²
Population density
130 /km²
60 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.73 billion · 2024
$25.01 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$5,192 · 2024
$1,695 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $
Guinean franc · GNF · FG
Nationality
Verdean
Guinean
Phone code
+238
+224
Internet domain
.cv
.gn
ISO codes
CV / CPV
GN / GIN
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Africa/Conakry
Native name
Cabo Verde
Guinée
| Measure | Cape Verde | Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Praia | Conakry |
| Population | 524,877 | 14,754,785 |
| Surface area | 4,030 km² | 245,860 km² |
| Population density | 130 /km² | 60 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.73 billion · 2024 | $25.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,192 · 2024 | $1,695 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $ | Guinean franc · GNF · FG |
| Nationality | Verdean | Guinean |
| Phone code | +238 | +224 |
| Internet domain | .cv | .gn |
| ISO codes | CV / CPV | GN / GIN |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde | Africa/Conakry |
| Native name | Cabo Verde | Guinée |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Cape Verde profile →About Guinea
Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.
Full Guinea profile →Cape Verde & Guinea: 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 Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What is the population of Guinea?
Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.
How big is Guinea?
Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².
What is the population density of Guinea?
Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Guinea?
Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Guinea?
Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.
What currency is used in Guinea?
Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.
Where is Guinea located?
Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Guinea?
The native name of Guinea is Guinée.
What are people from Guinea called?
People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.
What is the phone calling code for Guinea?
The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.
What is the internet domain for Guinea?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.
What time zone is Guinea in?
Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.
What is Guinea known for?
Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.