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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

Togo is higher

Togo records 9,515,236, about 18.1× the other value.

Surface area

Togo is higher

Togo records 56,790 km², about 14.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Togo is higher

Togo records $10.65 billion, about 3.91× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
🇹🇬 Togo9,515,236

Togo’s population is about 18.1× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 8,990,359.

Surface area

🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
🇹🇬 Togo56,790 km²

Togo’s surface area is about 14.1× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 52,760 km².

Population density

🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
🇹🇬 Togo168 /km²

Togo’s population density is 29% higher than that of Cape Verde, a difference of 37.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
🇹🇬 Togo$10.65 billion · 2024

Togo’s nominal GDP is 291% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $7.93 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
🇹🇬 Togo$1,119 · 2024

Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 364% higher than that of Togo, a difference of $4,073.

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

Lome

Population

524,877

9,515,236

Surface area

4,030 km²

56,790 km²

Population density

130 /km²

168 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.73 billion · 2024

$10.65 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$5,192 · 2024

$1,119 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Nationality

Verdean

Togolese

Phone code

+238

+228

Internet domain

.cv

.tg

ISO codes

CV / CPV

TG / TGO

Time zone

Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Africa/Lome

Native name

Cabo Verde

Togo

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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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Cape Verde & Togo: 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 Togo?

The capital of Togo is Lome.

What is the population of Togo?

Togo has a recorded population of approximately 9,515,236 people.

How big is Togo?

Togo covers an area of about 56,790 km².

What is the population density of Togo?

Togo has a population density of roughly 168 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Togo?

Togo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $10.65 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Togo?

Togo has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,119.

What currency is used in Togo?

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

Where is Togo located?

Togo is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Togo called?

People from Togo are referred to as Togolese.

What is the phone calling code for Togo?

The international dialing code for Togo is +228.

What is the internet domain for Togo?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Togo is .tg.

What time zone is Togo in?

Togo uses the Africa/Lome time zone.

What is Togo known for?

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