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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

Guinea is higher

Guinea records 14,754,785, about 28.1× the other value.

Surface area

Guinea is higher

Guinea records 245,860 km², about 61.0× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Guinea is higher

Guinea records $25.01 billion, about 9.18× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
🇬🇳 Guinea14,754,785

Guinea’s population is about 28.1× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 14,229,908.

Surface area

🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
🇬🇳 Guinea245,860 km²

Guinea’s surface area is about 61.0× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 241,830 km².

Population density

🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
🇬🇳 Guinea60 /km²

Cape Verde’s population density is 117% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 70.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
🇬🇳 Guinea$25.01 billion · 2024

Guinea’s nominal GDP is 818% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $22.28 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
🇬🇳 Guinea$1,695 · 2024

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

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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 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.

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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.