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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

Niger is higher

Niger records 27,032,412, about 51.5× the other value.

Surface area

Niger is higher

Niger records 1,267,000 km², about 314.4× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Niger is higher

Niger records $19.88 billion, about 7.29× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
🇳🇪 Niger27,032,412

Niger’s population is about 51.5× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 26,507,535.

Surface area

🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
🇳🇪 Niger1,267,000 km²

Niger’s surface area is about 314× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 1,262,970 km².

Population density

🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
🇳🇪 Niger21.3 /km²

Cape Verde’s population density is 510% higher than that of Niger, a difference of 109 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
🇳🇪 Niger$19.88 billion · 2024

Niger’s nominal GDP is 629% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $17.15 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
🇳🇪 Niger$735 · 2024

Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 606% higher than that of Niger, a difference of $4,457.

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

Niamey

Population

524,877

27,032,412

Surface area

4,030 km²

1,267,000 km²

Population density

130 /km²

21.3 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.73 billion · 2024

$19.88 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$5,192 · 2024

$735 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Nationality

Verdean

Nigerien

Phone code

+238

+227

Internet domain

.cv

.ne

ISO codes

CV / CPV

NE / NER

Time zone

Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Africa/Niamey

Native name

Cabo Verde

Niger

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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 Niger

Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.

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Cape Verde & Niger: 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 Niger?

The capital of Niger is Niamey.

What is the population of Niger?

Niger has a recorded population of approximately 27,032,412 people.

How big is Niger?

Niger covers an area of about 1,267,000 km².

What is the population density of Niger?

Niger has a population density of roughly 21.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Niger?

Niger has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.88 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Niger?

Niger has a GDP per capita of approximately $735.

What currency is used in Niger?

Niger uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Niger located?

Niger is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Niger called?

People from Niger are referred to as Nigerien.

What is the phone calling code for Niger?

The international dialing code for Niger is +227.

What is the internet domain for Niger?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Niger is .ne.

What time zone is Niger in?

Niger uses the Africa/Niamey time zone.

What is Niger known for?

Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.